What reading level is Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue by Julie Mayhew is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mother Tongue appropriate for?

Mother Tongue is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Trauma.

What genre is Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Mother Tongue have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue by Julie Mayhew is 304 pages.

Mother Tongue

Julie Mayhew

Mother Tongue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Mayhew

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What happens when a peaceful morning turns into a terrifying nightmare? Eighteen-year-old Darya’s quiet life is shattered when terrorists attack her town and take her little sister and hundreds of other children hostage. How can she find hope in the midst of such heartbreak?

Themes

FamilyResilienceGrief & HealingHistorical Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of the 2004 Beslan school siege, this middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, trauma, and resilience through the eyes of an 18-year-old girl whose sister is taken hostage. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles intense subject matter thoughtfully but includes depictions of violence and emotional distress that may require parental guidance. It offers a powerful look at healing after tragedy for mature young readers.