What reading level is The Blackbird Girls?

The Blackbird Girls by Unknown is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Blackbird Girls appropriate for?

The Blackbird Girls is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger.

What genre is The Blackbird Girls?

The Blackbird Girls is nonfiction.

Does The Blackbird Girls have any content warnings?

The Blackbird Girls has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Blackbird Girls

Unknown

The Blackbird Girls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Unknown

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

Winner of the 2020 National Jewish Book Award for Middle Grades Literature

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

Valentina wakes up to a sky filled with strange smoke and a deep red hue, signaling that something terrible has happened in her town. As she waits anxiously for her father to come home from work at the power plant, she faces a world turned upside down by an unexpected disaster. This story explores bravery and hope amid a real-life tragedy.

Themes

Family Historical Survival Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, loss & grief, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.