What reading level is Rumors of peace?

Rumors of peace by Ella Leffland is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rumors of peace appropriate for?

Rumors of peace is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Rumors of peace?

Rumors of peace is fiction — Fiction.

Does Rumors of peace have any content warnings?

Rumors of peace has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Rumors of peace?

Rumors of peace by Ella Leffland is 389 pages.

Rumors of peace

Ella Leffland

Rumors of peace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ella Leffland

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

I have a secret to tell you about a quiet town where the world’s biggest war sneaks in like a shadow. Suse Hansen is no ordinary girl; she’s a daring tomboy who dreams of flying high as a trapeze artist. But as the war rages on, everything she thought she knew begins to change—and that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Family HistoricalWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Set during World War II in a small Californian town, this coming-of-age novel follows Suse Hansen as she navigates the challenges of growing up amidst global conflict. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it thoughtfully explores themes of moral growth and the impact of war on everyday life. Parents should note the historical context includes wartime events and their emotional effects but handles them with subtlety and compassion.