Hiding to Survive
Maxine B. Rosenberg
Hiding to Survive
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories of Jewish Children Rescued from the Holocaust
by Maxine B. Rosenberg
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 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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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.
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Details
Book Length
- 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