What reading level is Kindred?

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is at a Level 4 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Kindred?

Kindred is fiction — Fiction.

How many pages is Kindred?

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler is 264 pages (approximately 96,452 words).

Kindred

Octavia E. Butler

Kindred

Q: What age is Kindred appropriate for?

Kindred is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Rape Mentioned, Physical Restraint.

Q: Does Kindred have any content warnings?

Kindred has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Gaslighting, Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Sexual Assault, Pedophilia, Rape Mentioned, Physical Restraint. 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 Octavia E. Butler

Reading Level 4 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Mature Content

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

A young Black woman finds herself transported back in time to a Maryland plantation, where she must navigate the harsh realities of slavery and confront the dark legacy of her ancestors. As she repeatedly travels between past and present, she becomes deeply entwined in the lives of those enslaved and faces difficult challenges that test her courage and resilience.

Themes

African American WomenSlaveryTime TravelFamily Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, domestic violence, gaslighting. Written for readers ages 13+.