In a handful of dust

Mindy McGinnis

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In a handful of dust

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mindy McGinnis

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Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th 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

After being forced to leave her home, Lucy embarks on a challenging journey across a harsh, empty landscape, determined to find a safe place to belong. Along the way, she learns to depend on her own strength and resilience in a world where water is scarce and survival is uncertain.

Themes

SurvivalSelf-relianceAdventureWater Supply

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include graphic violence, profanity, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Graphic Violence Profanity Physical Danger Survival
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

374 pages
80,685 words
8h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062198532
Pages
374
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
80,685
Read-Aloud
~8h 58m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

SurvivalSelf-relianceWater SupplyAction & AdventureSurvival StoriesLifestylesCountry LifeLove & Romance