What reading level is Hard time?

Hard time by Julian F. Thompson is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Hard time?

Hard time is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

How many pages is Hard time?

Hard time by Julian F. Thompson is 242 pages (approximately 58,042 words).

Hard time

Julian F. Thompson

Hard time

Q: What age is Hard time appropriate for?

Hard time is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Substance Use, Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Blood/Gore, Sexual Content, Hate Speech, Illness & Injury, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

Q: Does Hard time have any content warnings?

Hard time has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Substance Use, Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Blood/Gore, Sexual Content, Hate Speech, Illness & Injury, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julian F. Thompson

Reading Level 6-7 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Three unlikely companions—a boy, a girl, and a leprechaun—navigate the harsh realities of juvenile detention, uncovering the challenges and injustices within the system. Their journey reveals the struggle for survival, the pain of punishment, and the hope for reform in a world where magic and cruelty collide.

Themes

JusticeReformatoriesMagicFriendship Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with very intense content intensity. Content themes include substance use, physical danger, graphic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.