What reading level is The Anne Frank Case?

The Anne Frank Case by Susan Goldman Rubin is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Anne Frank Case appropriate for?

The Anne Frank Case is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Anne Frank Case?

The Anne Frank Case is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Anne Frank Case have any content warnings?

The Anne Frank Case has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Anne Frank Case?

The Anne Frank Case by Susan Goldman Rubin is 40 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Anne Frank Case

Susan Goldman Rubin

The Anne Frank Case

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Simon Wiesenthal's Search for the Truth

by Susan Goldman Rubin

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Simon Wiesenthal was one of the bravest truth seekers ever, uncovering secrets to prove that Anne Frank's diary was real. His journey shows how important it is to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. Discover why his story still matters today.

Themes

HolocaustBiographyHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book introduces young readers to Simon Wiesenthal, a Nazi hunter determined to prove the authenticity of Anne Frank’s diary. Written for early readers, it presents historical themes of the Holocaust with sensitivity suitable for ages 5-8. The book includes full-color illustrations and focuses on the importance of truth and remembrance.

Why we rated The Anne Frank Case 7LE

The Anne Frank Case is written at a Level 2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Anne Frank Case works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate The Anne Frank Case as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The Anne Frank Case explores holocaust, biography, history, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about holocaust, biography, history.
✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — The Anne Frank Case carries an award.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.