What reading level is From the ashes?

From the ashes by Patricia H. Rushford is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is From the ashes appropriate for?

From the ashes is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Mystery.

What genre is From the ashes?

From the ashes is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Jennie McGrady Mysteries series.

Does From the ashes have any content warnings?

From the ashes has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Mystery. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is From the ashes?

From the ashes by Patricia H. Rushford is 188 pages (approximately 51,329 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

From the ashes

Patricia H. Rushford

From the ashes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia H. Rushford

Jennie McGrady Mysteries

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jennie is determined to uncover who set fire to the buildings she holds dear—the church and school that mean so much to her community. As she pieces together clues, she embarks on a gripping journey filled with mystery and faith. Her courage and hope guide her through the challenge of finding the truth.

Themes

MysteryChristian LifeComing of AgeCommunity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated From the ashes 9LP

From the ashes is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 188 pages (approximately 51,329 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, From the ashes works for readers up to grade 6.2.

Read aloud, From the ashes runs about 5.7 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate From the ashes as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Mystery.

Thematically, From the ashes explores mystery, christian life, coming of age, and community — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about mystery, christian life, coming of age.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 10 more books in the Jennie McGrady Mysteries series.