What reading level is Six million paper clips?

Six million paper clips by Peter W. Schroeder is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Six million paper clips appropriate for?

Six million paper clips is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Historical Themes.

What genre is Six million paper clips?

Six million paper clips is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Six million paper clips have any content warnings?

Six million paper clips has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Historical Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Six million paper clips?

Six million paper clips by Peter W. Schroeder is 64 pages.

Six million paper clips

Peter W. Schroeder

Six million paper clips

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Making of a Children's Holocaust Memorial

by Peter W. Schroeder

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how a small town can remember something as big and serious as the Holocaust? In Whitwell, Tennessee, kids decided to collect six million paper clips to honor those who suffered long ago. But what happens when a simple idea grows into a powerful story that touches hearts everywhere?

Themes

Holocaust EducationRemembranceCommunityHistoryEmpathy

Quick Assessment

This fictionalized account explores the inspiring story of Whitwell Middle School's effort to create a Holocaust memorial through a paper clip collection project. Geared toward early readers aged 5-8, it introduces themes of remembrance, history, and empathy in an age-appropriate way. Parents should know it sensitively addresses the Holocaust's gravity while focusing on community and hope.

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Loss & Grief Historical Themes

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

64 pages

ISBN: 1580131697
Pages: 64
Publisher: Kar-Ben Publishing
Published: 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Whitwell Middle SchoolHolocaust, JewishStudy and TeachingTenneseeWhitwellHolocaust MemorialsEthnic RelationsKindGedenkstätteProjektHolocaustJudenvernichtungMiddle SchoolHolocaust, 1933-1945Jewish

Places

TenneseeWhitwellWhitwell (Tenn.)