What reading level is Gideon?

Gideon by Aaron is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Gideon appropriate for?

Gideon is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

What genre is Gideon?

Gideon is fiction — Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945).

Does Gideon have any content warnings?

Gideon has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Gideon

Aaron

Gideon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Aaron

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The scent of old books and distant memories fills the air as Gideon quietly opens a door to his past. He remembers the bustling streets and hidden corners of the Warsaw ghetto, where every sound carried a secret. These memories hold the weight of history and hope, echoing through his heart.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Gideon is a middle-grade historical fiction novel that explores the life of a man who kept his Jewish heritage secret for decades. It provides a sensitive look at his childhood in the Warsaw ghetto and his experiences related to Treblinka, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The book deals with themes of identity, history, and resilience, with content that may prompt conversations about the Holocaust.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

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Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety War & Conflict

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Level 5 Moderate

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Details

ISBN: 9780525305484
Publisher: Dutton Childrens Books
Published: October 1, 1980
Type: Fiction

Genres

Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)