What reading level is Pictures at the Protest?

Pictures at the Protest by Steven K Smith is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pictures at the Protest appropriate for?

Pictures at the Protest is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Historical.

What genre is Pictures at the Protest?

Pictures at the Protest is fiction. Part of the Virginia Mysteries series.

Does Pictures at the Protest have any content warnings?

Pictures at the Protest has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pictures at the Protest?

Pictures at the Protest by Steven K Smith is 224 pages (approximately 44,401 words).

Pictures at the Protest

Steven K Smith

Pictures at the Protest

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steven K Smith

Virginia Mysteries

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

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

When mysterious photos from 1959 student protests in Prince Edward County resurface, Sam, Derek, and Caitlin dive into a thrilling quest to uncover the courageous teens who challenged segregation. Their journey takes them through Virginia’s complex history of racial injustice and brave activism, inspiring them to face current protests with newfound courage and understanding. Adventure, history, and friendship intertwine as these young detectives connect past and present struggles for equality.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Historical Social Justice Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, social justice, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.