What reading level is Land of Mountains?

Land of Mountains by Elizabeth Maul Schwartz is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Land of Mountains appropriate for?

Land of Mountains is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

Does Land of Mountains have any content warnings?

Land of Mountains has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Land of Mountains

Elizabeth Maul Schwartz

Land of Mountains

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Maul Schwartz

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Lizbuthann swings from giant kapok trees, her parrot Pee Wee squawking above as she and Doux Doux sneak through jungle paths on horseback. Suddenly, whispers of voodoo and zombies drift through the air—what secret are they about to uncover? Danger lurks just beyond the next bend, and nothing will ever be the same.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in 1950s Haiti, this middle-grade novel follows a ten-year-old girl's adventurous life in a remote construction camp. The story explores themes of friendship, cultural discovery, and childhood curiosity as Lizbuthann encounters local customs including voodoo and political unrest. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the book includes mild peril and cultural elements that may prompt questions about history and folklore.