What reading level is Tashi?

Tashi by Anna Fienberg is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tashi appropriate for?

Tashi is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

Does Tashi have any content warnings?

Tashi has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Tashi

Anna Fienberg

Tashi

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anna Fienberg

Illustrated by Kim Gamble

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Jack races through the bustling streets, gripping Tashi's hand tightly as shadows loom behind them. Tashi's stories of daring escapes and hidden magic feel realer than ever—especially now. Suddenly, a mysterious figure blocks their path, and everything changes.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Jack and his new friend Tashi, a boy who has fled a warlord in his distant homeland to find safety in Australia. The story blends action and adventure with imaginative storytelling, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note themes of conflict and bravery, but the peril is handled in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.