What reading level is Millie and the Great Drought?

Millie and the Great Drought by Natasha Deen is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Millie and the Great Drought appropriate for?

Millie and the Great Drought is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Bullying, Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Millie and the Great Drought?

Millie and the Great Drought is fiction. Part of the Girls Survive series.

Does Millie and the Great Drought have any content warnings?

Millie and the Great Drought has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Bullying, Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Millie and the Great Drought?

Millie and the Great Drought by Natasha Deen is 112 pages (approximately 12,695 words).

Millie and the Great Drought

Natasha Deen

Millie and the Great Drought

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Dust Bowl Survival Story

by Natasha Deen

Girls Survive

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Amid the harsh Dust Bowl storms of the Great Depression, Millie and her family face tough choices about leaving their home. Their journey to California brings new challenges, including unkind treatment and struggles to find a fresh start. This heartfelt tale shows courage and hope in difficult times.

Themes

Family Historical Survival Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.