What reading level is Pearl?

Pearl by Sherri L Smith is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

Pearl is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Pearl

Sherri L Smith

Pearl

Q: What age is Pearl appropriate for?

Pearl is recommended for Ages 11+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death & Grief, Mental Health, Physical Danger, Blood/Gore, Domestic Violence, Realistic Violence, Sexual Content, Chronic Illness, Mild Peril.

Q: Does Pearl have any content warnings?

Pearl has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death & Grief, Mental Health, Physical Danger, Blood/Gore, Domestic Violence, Realistic Violence, Sexual Content, Chronic Illness, 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 Sherri L Smith

Reading Level 2-3 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 11+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Amy, a thirteen-year-old Japanese-American, journeys to Hiroshima to care for her ailing great-grandmother just before World War II turns her life upside down. Stuck in a country at war with her homeland, she faces difficult choices, new friendships, and the challenge of finding hope amid loss and uncertainty. As she navigates danger and divided loyalties, Amy's courage and resilience shine through the darkest times.

Themes

Family Coming of Age HistoricalWar & ConflictFriendship Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include death & grief, mental health, physical danger. Written for readers ages 11+.