Scattered dust

Ann E. Burg

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Scattered dust

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann E. Burg

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Years after escaping Vietnam, Matt Pin carries a heavy secret that shadows his new life in America. Surrounded by a caring family, he faces moments that challenge him to face his past and find healing. This moving story explores courage, identity, and the power of hope.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: War & Conflict
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

218 pages
15,158 words
1h 41m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545080927
Pages
218
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
15,158
Lexile
680L
Read-Aloud
~1h 41m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Vietnam War, 1961-1975Psychological AspectsNovels in VerseVietnamese AmericansAdoption