What reading level is Hurdles in the Dark?

Hurdles in the Dark by Elvira K. Gonzalez is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Hurdles in the Dark appropriate for?

Hurdles in the Dark is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Profanity, Sexual Violence, Poverty & Hardship, Physical Danger.

What genre is Hurdles in the Dark?

Hurdles in the Dark is nonfiction — Young Adult Nonfiction.

Does Hurdles in the Dark have any content warnings?

Hurdles in the Dark has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Profanity, Sexual Violence, Poverty & Hardship, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Hurdles in the Dark

Elvira K. Gonzalez

Hurdles in the Dark

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elvira K. Gonzalez

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Elvira K. Gonzalez rises above a challenging past marked by poverty and violence to become a leading track star in the United States. Her journey reveals the strength and resilience needed to overcome hardship and chase dreams against all odds. Along the way, she confronts difficult realities that test her courage and determination.

Themes

Coming of Age Sports Family Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include profanity, sexual violence, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.