What reading level is Growing up and away?

Growing up and away by Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Growing up and away appropriate for?

Growing up and away is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is Growing up and away?

Growing up and away is nonfiction — Political Science.

Does Growing up and away have any content warnings?

Growing up and away has a HootRating of 11MS (Moderate — Social). 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 Growing up and away?

Growing up and away by Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan is 240 pages.

Growing up and away

Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan

Growing up and away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Narratives of Indian Childhoods Memory, History, Identity

by Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

This book reveals how the fight for children's rights in India changed the lives of millions. From new laws to bold ideas, it shows how kids began to grow up with more freedom and protection than ever before. Understanding this story helps us see why every child's voice matters today.

Themes

Child DevelopmentChildren's RightsGovernment PolicyHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Growing Up and Away explores the evolution of children's rights in India against the backdrop of the country's independence. It examines historical government policies and initiatives aimed at child welfare, providing a critical perspective suitable for middle-grade readers. The book offers educational insight into social change without heavy emotional content, appropriate for ages 9 to 12.