What reading level is Passage to Freedom?

Passage to Freedom by Ken Mochizuki is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Passage to Freedom appropriate for?

Passage to Freedom is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict, Physical Danger, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Passage to Freedom?

Passage to Freedom is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Passage to Freedom have any content warnings?

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

Passage to Freedom

Ken Mochizuki

Passage to Freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Sugihara Story

by Ken Mochizuki

Illustrated by Dom Lee

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

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

The scratch of a pen fills the quiet room as papers pile up, each one holding the hope of a new life. Imagine standing in a foreign land, choosing courage over fear while the world around you darkens. This is a story of bravery that saved thousands, but the weight of those choices lingers like a shadow.

Themes

HistoryCourageHolocaustFamily Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Passage to Freedom is a historical fiction book that tells the true story of Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat who defied his government to help thousands of Jewish refugees escape the Holocaust. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents complex historical themes with sensitivity, offering a powerful introduction to bravery and moral courage during a difficult time in history. Parents should note the book addresses the Holocaust and the dangers faced by refugees.