What reading level is Fight Back?

Fight Back by A. M. Dassu is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fight Back appropriate for?

Fight Back is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Fight Back have any content warnings?

Fight Back has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fight Back?

Fight Back by A. M. Dassu is 400 pages.

Fight Back

A. M. Dassu

Fight Back

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by A. M. Dassu

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What would you do if everyone suddenly started looking at you differently? Aaliyah chooses to wear her hijab proudly, even as fear and suspicion swirl around her after a scary event near her home. Can she stand strong and change minds in a community filled with tension?

Themes

FamilySchool & EducationIdentity & Self-Discovery Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Aaliyah, a young girl navigating her identity amidst rising racial tensions after a nearby terrorist attack. It thoughtfully explores themes of faith, bravery, and community challenges, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should know it addresses sensitive topics like prejudice and fear but does so with hope and resilience.