Lloro por la tierra

Mildred D. Taylor

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Lloro por la tierra

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mildred D. Taylor

Zona Libre

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set in the 1930s South, a Black family confronts the harsh realities of racism and injustice that challenge their sense of belonging and safety. Through the eyes of the children, the story explores how they grapple with the unfair treatment and strive to find hope amid difficult times.

Themes

African American ExperienceFamilyRace RelationsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

339 pages
65,606 words
7h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9580418381
Pages
339
Publisher
Norma S A Editorial
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,606
Language
ES
Read-Aloud
~7h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansAfronorteamericanosFicciónSouthern StatesRace RelationsEstados Del SurRelaciones Raciales