Hiding to Survive

Maxine B. Rosenberg

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Hiding to Survive

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Stories of Jewish Children Rescued from the Holocaust

by Maxine B. Rosenberg

Reading Level 5-6 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

Amidst the dangerous times of the Holocaust, fourteen Jewish children found safety by living with non-Jewish families. Their brave journeys reveal moments of fear, hope, and the lasting bonds formed with those who protected them. Photographs and reflections add depth to these moving true stories.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, loss & grief, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

War & Conflict Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
37,071 words
4h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
0395900204
Pages
176
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
March 23, 1998
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
37,071
Read-Aloud
~4h 7m
Text Density
Standard

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