From the dust returned
Ray Bradbury
From the dust returned
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
a family remembrance
by Ray Bradbury
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
An extraordinary family of vampires faces an unexpected challenge when their son is born human, setting off a journey filled with love, identity, and supernatural wonder. Set against the backdrop of Illinois, this tale explores what it means to belong when you don’t quite fit in. Dive into a story that blends mystery, family bonds, and the eternal quest for acceptance.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, loneliness, supernatural elements. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0380973820
- Pages
- 204
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 35,023
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 53m
- Text Density
- Standard