What reading level is Escape to West Berlin?

Escape to West Berlin by Maurine F. Dahlberg is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Escape to West Berlin appropriate for?

Escape to West Berlin is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, War & Conflict.

What genre is Escape to West Berlin?

Escape to West Berlin is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Escape to West Berlin have any content warnings?

Escape to West Berlin has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Escape to West Berlin?

Escape to West Berlin by Maurine F. Dahlberg is 179 pages (approximately 38,215 words).

Escape to West Berlin

Maurine F. Dahlberg

Escape to West Berlin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maurine F. Dahlberg

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In 1961, a brave thirteen-year-old girl confronts her deepest fears to cross from East to West Berlin, navigating the dangers of a divided city during a tense moment in history. Her journey reveals the courage and hope of those living under the shadow of the Cold War. This tale immerses readers in the suspense and challenges of a world divided by walls and fear.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age AdventureCold War

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.