What reading level is My Name Is Parvana?

My Name Is Parvana by Deborah Ellis is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My Name Is Parvana appropriate for?

My Name Is Parvana is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: War & Conflict, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is My Name Is Parvana?

My Name Is Parvana is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Breadwinner series.

How many pages is My Name Is Parvana?

My Name Is Parvana by Deborah Ellis is 210 pages (approximately 37,944 words).

My Name Is Parvana

Deborah Ellis

My Name Is Parvana

Q: Does My Name Is Parvana have any content warnings?

My Name Is Parvana has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: War & Conflict, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Ellis

Breadwinner

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Parvana, a brave girl from Afghanistan, finds herself at a U.S. military base where she is questioned about her past. As she waits, she remembers the challenges and adventures she faced with her mother and sisters during a difficult time in her country. Her story reveals courage, family bonds, and hope amid uncertainty.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeWar & ConflictSocial Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief, social: war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.