What reading level is Interesting Times?

Interesting Times by Garry Rogers is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Interesting Times appropriate for?

Interesting Times is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: War & Conflict, Anti-Semitism.

What genre is Interesting Times?

Interesting Times is nonfiction — History.

Does Interesting Times have any content warnings?

Interesting Times has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Anti-Semitism. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Interesting Times?

Interesting Times by Garry Rogers is 214 pages.

Interesting Times

Garry Rogers

Interesting Times

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Garry Rogers

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if a young boy had to leave everything he knew behind to escape danger? From escaping Nazi Germany as a child to leading tanks in a big battle, his life is full of unexpected twists. But the real challenge is how he keeps hope alive through every adventure and threat.

Themes

Jewish ExperienceComing of Age HistoricalWar & ConflictFamily Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows a Jewish boy's journey from Nazi Germany to England via the Kindertransport, his internment, and service in the British Army during World War II. It addresses themes of war, identity, and resilience with some depictions of anti-Semitism and wartime peril appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware of historical violence and discrimination portrayed in a sensitive but realistic manner.