What reading level is Eyes?

Eyes by Sakae Tsuboi is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Eyes appropriate for?

Eyes is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, War & Conflict, Divorce & Family Change.

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Does Eyes have any content warnings?

Eyes has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, War & Conflict, Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Eyes?

Eyes by Sakae Tsuboi is 258 pages.

Eyes

Sakae Tsuboi

Eyes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sakae Tsuboi

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

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever wondered how children see the world through eyes full of hope even during the hardest times? On a small island in Japan, a teacher and her twelve students grow up together through peace, war, and loss. What will happen to their friendship when everything around them changes?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Friendship HistoricalWar & ConflictAnimals

Quick Assessment

Eyes is a poignant middle-grade novel set in Japan, following a dedicated teacher and her twelve students over two decades spanning prewar, wartime, and postwar periods. The story explores themes of loss, resilience, and the impact of war on families and communities. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles mature themes with sensitivity, offering historical context and emotional depth without graphic content.