What reading level is Nien Cheng?

Nien Cheng by Leila Merrell Foster is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Nien Cheng appropriate for?

Nien Cheng is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Does Nien Cheng have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Nien Cheng?

Nien Cheng by Leila Merrell Foster is 152 pages.

Nien Cheng

Leila Merrell Foster

Nien Cheng

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Courage in China

by Leila Merrell Foster

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

What would you do if your whole world changed overnight and you were taken away from your family? Imagine living through a time when being brave meant facing danger every single day. Nien Cheng's story shows how courage can shine even in the darkest moments, but her journey is just beginning.

Themes

BiographyHistoryFamilyCourageResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography introduces readers to Nien Cheng, a Chinese woman who endured imprisonment during the Cultural Revolution. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book provides insight into historical events through a personal story of resilience and courage. Parents should note the portrayal of political persecution and imprisonment, handled in an age-appropriate manner.