What reading level is Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass?

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass by Emma Carlson Berne is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass appropriate for?

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Historical Trauma.

What genre is Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass?

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass have any content warnings?

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Historical Trauma. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass?

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass by Emma Carlson Berne is 112 pages.

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass

Emma Carlson Berne

Ruth and the Night of Broken Glass

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A World War II Survival Story

by Emma Carlson Berne

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

The sharp crack of shattered glass echoes through the night, mixing with the cold winter air. Ruth's world is changing fast as fear and confusion swirl around her. How will she find hope when everything seems broken?

Themes

Historical Family Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Ruth, a young girl experiencing the traumatic events of Kristallnacht during World War II. The book provides context with a glossary, discussion questions, and an author's note, helping children understand difficult history sensitively. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 but may require parental guidance due to its somber themes.