Kwame Crashes the Underworld
Craig Kofi Farmer
Kwame Crashes the Underworld
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Craig Kofi Farmer
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There’s a secret world beneath your feet, where legends live and the impossible happens. Twelve-year-old Kwame didn’t know it either—until he was suddenly pulled into the Ghanaian underworld to help his late grandmother fight for humanity’s fate. But that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Kwame Crashes the Underworld follows a 12-year-old boy who journeys into the Ghanaian underworld to assist his late grandmother in a mission to save humanity. This middle-grade novel blends African mythology with themes of family and bravery, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes mythological challenges but is appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781250900265
- Pages
- 352
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction