Red snow

Oliver Lange

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Red snow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Oliver Lange

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

There’s a secret lurking in the snowy mountains—a mountain lion on the loose, stirring fear and chaos. But what if the real danger isn’t just the wild animal, but something much closer to home? And that’s only the beginning.

Themes

AdventureWildlifeConsequenceFamily

Quick Assessment

Red Snow is a middle-grade adventure that follows a hunt for a mountain lion in a snowy wilderness, which tragically results in the loss of both human and animal lives. The story explores themes of wildlife conflict and the consequences of fear-driven actions, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of hunting and animal death, which may prompt discussion about nature and empathy.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

283 pages
ISBN
0872234819
Pages
283
Publisher
Seaview Books : trade distribution by Simon and Schuster
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Subjects

SubjectsFiction in English