What reading level is Sick Soil?

Sick Soil by Kevin Blake is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sick Soil appropriate for?

Sick Soil is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Poverty & Hardship, Environmental Challenges.

What genre is Sick Soil?

Sick Soil is nonfiction. Part of the Eco-Disasters series.

Does Sick Soil have any content warnings?

Sick Soil has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Poverty & Hardship, Environmental Challenges. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Sick Soil

Kevin Blake

Sick Soil

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Dust Bowl

by Kevin Blake

Eco-Disasters

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover how the land and lives of people in the Midwest changed when massive dust storms turned farms into wastelands during the 1930s. Follow the challenges faced by families as they battled nature and learned the importance of caring for the earth. This tale brings history to life with adventure and hope.

Themes

Historical Family Science & Nature Survival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, environmental challenges. Written for readers ages 9-12.