What reading level is Kiss the dust?

Kiss the dust by Elizabeth Laird is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Kiss the dust appropriate for?

Kiss the dust is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Kiss the dust?

Kiss the dust is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Kiss the dust have any content warnings?

Kiss the dust has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship, War & Conflict, Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kiss the dust?

Kiss the dust by Elizabeth Laird is 278 pages (approximately 64,812 words).

Kiss the dust

Elizabeth Laird

Kiss the dust

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Laird

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

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

Tara Hawrami's peaceful life shatters when her family is forced to escape their home to avoid capture by the Iraqi secret police. As they endure the harsh realities of a refugee camp, Tara discovers her own strength and resilience amid uncertainty and danger. This powerful tale sheds light on courage and hope in the face of displacement.

Themes

RefugeesFamily Survival Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, poverty & hardship, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.