What reading level is Stones For My Father?

Stones For My Father by Trilby Kent is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stones For My Father appropriate for?

Stones For My Father is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Physical Danger, War & Conflict, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is Stones For My Father?

Stones For My Father is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is Stones For My Father?

Stones For My Father by Trilby Kent is 178 pages (approximately 39,903 words).

Stones For My Father

Trilby Kent

Stones For My Father

Q: Does Stones For My Father have any content warnings?

Stones For My Father has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Physical Danger, War & Conflict, Poverty & Hardship. 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 Trilby Kent

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Rich Discussion

TD Canadian Children's Literature Award

The text is written at a 6th 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

In the sun-scorched lands of South Africa, Corlie Roux faces the loss of her father and the harshness of a mother who favors her brothers. As the British invasion forces Boer families from their farms, Corlie clings to friendship, hope, and her stories to survive the hardships of internment. With courage and unexpected allies, she discovers strength she never knew she possessed.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Historical Survival Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, divorce & family change, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.