What reading level is Parable of the Sower?

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Parable of the Sower appropriate for?

Parable of the Sower is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Parable of the Sower?

Parable of the Sower is fiction — Fiction.

Does Parable of the Sower have any content warnings?

Parable of the Sower has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Parable of the Sower?

Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler is 295 pages (approximately 100,078 words).

Parable of the Sower

Octavia E. Butler

Parable of the Sower

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Octavia E. Butler

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set in a future California struggling with chaos, a brave young woman embarks on a dangerous trek to find safety and hope. Along the way, she faces challenges that test her courage and determination. Her journey reveals both the harsh realities of survival and the power of resilience.