Sarah with an H
Hadley Irwin
Sarah with an H
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hadley Irwin
The text is written at a 5th 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
Sarah, a clever and gifted Jewish girl, starts a new life in the quiet town of LaMond, where her arrival challenges the community's hidden biases and forces everyone to confront their own feelings. As Sarah navigates her new surroundings, she discovers the strength to stand up against prejudice and help others see beyond their differences.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689809492
- Pages
- 134
- Publisher
- Margaret K. McElderry Books
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 32,956
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 40m
- Text Density
- Standard