End of the Line

Sharon E. McKay

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End of the Line

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon E. McKay

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up
Book Award: CLA Book of the Year for Children Finalist

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

In 1940s Amsterdam, two brave tram workers risk everything to protect a young Jewish girl by claiming her as family. Their courageous act of kindness puts them in great danger during a time when hiding a child could mean life or death. This powerful story shines a light on friendship and bravery in the face of fear.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, fear & anxiety, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Fear & Anxiety Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
25,436 words
2h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9781554516582
Pages
128
Publisher
Annick Press, Limited
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,436
Read-Aloud
~2h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

World War1939-1945AmsterdamHolocaustJewish