What reading level is Plague?

Plague by Greenhaven Press is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Plague appropriate for?

Plague is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Plague?

Plague is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Plague have any content warnings?

Plague has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury, 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 Plague?

Plague by Greenhaven Press is 176 pages.

Plague

Greenhaven Press

Plague

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Greenhaven Press

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

The air is thick with the scent of smoke and fear as townspeople whisper about a mysterious sickness spreading fast. Streets once filled with laughter are now silent, and every cough echoes like a warning. What will happen when the plague reaches your doorstep?

Themes

Literary CriticismHistorical Coming of AgeEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

This fictional work explores the historical and emotional impact of plagues, weaving literary criticism with engaging storytelling appropriate for readers aged 13 to 18. It introduces young adults to classic literature themes while addressing complex emotions around illness and societal change. Parents should note the book handles serious topics with sensitivity suitable for middle to high school readers.