What reading level is Kin?

Kin by Carole Boston Weatherford is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Kin is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

How many pages is Kin?

Kin by Carole Boston Weatherford is 208 pages (approximately 16,144 words).

Kin

Carole Boston Weatherford

Kin

Q: What age is Kin appropriate for?

Kin is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death of a Parent, Gun Violence, Car Crash, Alcohol Abuse, Hate Speech, Nuclear Explosion, Sexual Content, Jump Scares, Flashing Lights or Images.

Q: Does Kin have any content warnings?

Kin has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death of a Parent, Gun Violence, Car Crash, Alcohol Abuse, Hate Speech, Nuclear Explosion, Sexual Content, Jump Scares, Flashing Lights or Images. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carole Boston Weatherford

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th 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

Voices from generations past come alive to reveal a family's journey from the hardships of enslavement to courageous service in the fight for freedom, and the creation of thriving Black communities after the Civil War. This powerful tale weaves history and personal stories to illuminate resilience and hope across time. Readers will experience a vivid portrait of strength and legacy through the eyes of those who lived it.

Themes

Historical Family Multicultural Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death of a parent, gun violence, car crash. Written for readers ages 9-12.