What reading level is My Father, the Panda Killer?

My Father, the Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is My Father, the Panda Killer appropriate for?

My Father, the Panda Killer is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, War & Conflict, Emotional.

What genre is My Father, the Panda Killer?

My Father, the Panda Killer is fiction — Young Adult Fiction. Part of the My Father series.

Does My Father, the Panda Killer have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is My Father, the Panda Killer?

My Father, the Panda Killer by Jamie Jo Hoang is 385 pages (approximately 93,337 words).

My Father, the Panda Killer

Jamie Jo Hoang

My Father, the Panda Killer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jamie Jo Hoang

My Father

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Two powerful stories unfold side by side: a teenager in California struggles with her father's temper and her own future, while her father recalls his perilous escape from Vietnam as a young boy. Through their intertwined journeys, themes of family, trauma, and identity emerge, revealing the lasting shadows of war and the search for belonging. This emotional tale explores how past and present collide to shape a young woman’s path toward understanding and acceptance.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Historical Multicultural Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, fear & anxiety, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.