What reading level is Home in flames?

Home in flames by Janet Winn is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Home in flames appropriate for?

Home in flames is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Home in flames?

Home in flames is fiction — Ireland.

Does Home in flames have any content warnings?

Home in flames has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Home in flames?

Home in flames by Janet Winn is 217 pages.

Home in flames

Janet Winn

Home in flames

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel of the Irish Struggle

by Janet Winn

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crackle of flames fills the night as Thomas watches his home burn to ashes. Smoke stings his eyes and the cold wind pushes him forward, away from everything he’s ever known. With his family by his side, he steps into a world filled with fear, hope, and the unknown.

Themes

Historical Family Survival Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set in 18th century Ireland during a time of British occupation, this historical fiction follows Thomas and his family as they flee their home after a violent incident. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story explores themes of family, courage, and resilience amidst hardship. Parents should note references to violence and displacement, presented in an age-appropriate manner.