What reading level is Sounder?

Sounder by William H. Armstrong is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Sounder?

Sounder is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Sounder?

Sounder by William H. Armstrong is 116 pages (approximately 22,693 words).

Sounder

William H. Armstrong

Sounder

Q: What age is Sounder appropriate for?

Sounder is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death of Animal, Animal Abuse, Child Abuse, Incarceration, Physical Injury, Hate Speech, Restraint, Torture, Fear & Anxiety.

Q: Does Sounder have any content warnings?

Sounder has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death of Animal, Animal Abuse, Child Abuse, Incarceration, Physical Injury, Hate Speech, Restraint, Torture, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William H. Armstrong

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

Newbery Medal

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A young African-American boy and his loyal coon dog, Sounder, face hardship and hope in the rural South. When his father is taken away by the law, the boy must find strength and courage to keep his family together and hold onto faith through difficult times. This moving tale explores love, resilience, and the bonds that endure against all odds.

Themes

African American ExperienceFamilyFaithResilienceAnimal CompanionshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death of animal, animal abuse, child abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.