What reading level is Jumping off to freedom?

Jumping off to freedom by Anilú Bernardo is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Jumping off to freedom appropriate for?

Jumping off to freedom is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Jumping off to freedom?

Jumping off to freedom is fiction — Fiction.

Does Jumping off to freedom have any content warnings?

Jumping off to freedom has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Jumping off to freedom?

Jumping off to freedom by Anilú Bernardo is 198 pages.

Jumping off to freedom

Anilú Bernardo

Jumping off to freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anilú Bernardo

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

David is braver than most, risking everything to escape Cuba on a tiny raft. Facing the vast, wild ocean isn't just an adventure—it's a fight for freedom. What will happen when the sea tests his courage like never before?

Themes

Refugee ExperienceFamilyCourageAdventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fifteen-year-old David and his father as they flee Cuba's oppressive regime by crossing the sea on a raft to reach Miami. The story explores themes of bravery, family bonds, and the refugee experience, suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the emotional intensity surrounding themes of political repression and the dangers of the sea journey.