What reading level is Out of darkness?

Out of darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 660L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Out of darkness appropriate for?

Out of darkness is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Violence, Sexual Violence, Historical Tragedy.

What genre is Out of darkness?

Out of darkness is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Out of darkness have any content warnings?

Out of darkness has a HootRating of 8IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Violence, Sexual Violence, Historical Tragedy. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Out of darkness?

Out of darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez is 402 pages.

Out of darkness

Ashley Hope Pérez

Out of darkness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ashley Hope Pérez

Reading Level 3-4 8IE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The air smells smoky and thick as a loud explosion shakes the ground beneath Naomi and Wash. They live in a town where invisible lines separate people — lines they know they shouldn’t cross. But when friendship and courage meet, even the hardest walls can tremble with hope and heart.

Themes

Race relationsFamily HistoricalForbidden LoveSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Set in 1937 East Texas, this historical fiction novel explores the harsh realities of racial segregation through the story of Naomi and Wash, whose bond challenges the strict social divides of their community. The narrative incorporates the tragic New London school explosion, adding emotional depth and historical context. Intended for mature readers around ages 12 and up, parents should note the book addresses themes of racism, forbidden love, and violence with intensity.