What reading level is Struggle and Love?

Struggle and Love by Mary Hull is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Struggle and Love appropriate for?

Struggle and Love is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social: Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Struggle and Love?

Struggle and Love is fiction — African Americans.

Does Struggle and Love have any content warnings?

Struggle and Love has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social: Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Struggle and Love

Mary Hull

Struggle and Love

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

From the Gary Convention to the Present (Milestones in Black American History)

by Mary Hull

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

What if you could step back in time to see how brave kids and families stood up for their rights? Imagine facing huge challenges just to be treated fairly and equal. Could you find the courage to keep going when everything feels stacked against you?

Themes

Multicultural Coming of Age Social Justice Family

Quick Assessment

Struggle and Love offers a compelling fictional narrative that explores over forty years of African-American history, highlighting the ongoing fight for equality after the civil rights movement. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade book thoughtfully presents themes of perseverance and social justice, making it a valuable resource for understanding historical and cultural struggles. Parents should note that while the content is appropriate for this age group, it deals with complex social issues that may prompt important conversations.