Fahrenheit 451

Ray Bradbury

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Fahrenheit 451

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Ray Bradbury

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 a world where books are banned and firemen start fires instead of putting them out, Guy Montag begins to question the rules he's followed all his life. As he discovers the power of stories and ideas, he faces tough choices that could change everything. This thrilling journey explores the importance of knowledge and freedom.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, fear & anxiety, social: censorship & control. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Fear & Anxiety Social: Censorship & Control
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781451673319
Pages
256
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2013-06
Type
Fiction
Lexile
890L

Genres

Subjects

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People

Guy MontagCaptain BeattyClarisse McClellan

Places

Mei guo