Reach to eternity

Dobrica Ćosić

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Reach to eternity

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dobrica Ćosić

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

War and sickness can tear a country apart, but sometimes even the darkest times bring a new beginning. In a land filled with hardship, hope finds a way to grow stronger than fear. Discover why this story shows that courage and resilience can change everything.

Quick Assessment

Set in Serbia during 1915, this historical novel explores the profound impact of World War I and a devastating plague on a nation and its people. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it sensitively portrays themes of loss, survival, and renewal, providing a meaningful look at history and human strength. Parents should note the presence of war and disease as central elements, presented in a manner appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
4
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

410 pages
ISBN
0151759618
Pages
410
Publisher
San Diego : Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1914-1918Serbia and MontenegroSerbiaWorld War, 1914-1918 in Fiction

Places

Serbia and MontenegroSerbia