What reading level is People of the lightning?

People of the lightning by Kathleen O'Neal Gear is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is People of the lightning appropriate for?

People of the lightning is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Social Discrimination, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is People of the lightning?

People of the lightning is fiction — Fiction. Part of the First North Americans series.

Does People of the lightning have any content warnings?

People of the lightning has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Social Discrimination, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is People of the lightning?

People of the lightning by Kathleen O'Neal Gear is 414 pages (approximately 173,057 words).

People of the lightning

Kathleen O'Neal Gear

People of the lightning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathleen O'Neal Gear

First North Americans

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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 ancient Florida, a close-knit fishing community grapples with mistrust and fear when a young albino boy named Pondwader is believed to bring disaster upon them. As tensions rise, the villagers must decide whether to embrace or reject the boy destined to change their fate.

Themes

Prehistoric PeoplesComing of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, social discrimination, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.