What reading level is The Clay Marble?

The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Clay Marble appropriate for?

The Clay Marble is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, War & Conflict, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is The Clay Marble?

The Clay Marble is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Clay Marble have any content warnings?

The Clay Marble has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, War & Conflict, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Clay Marble?

The Clay Marble by Minfong Ho is 180 pages.

The Clay Marble

Minfong Ho

The Clay Marble

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by Minfong Ho

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Dara clutches her precious clay marble tightly as the sounds of distant gunfire echo around the refugee camp. She’s just twelve, lost in a world turned upside down by war. Suddenly, a shout pierces the chaos—where is her family now?

Themes

Family Survival Historical Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of war-torn Cambodia in the late 1970s, this novel follows twelve-year-old Dara as she navigates life in a refugee camp after being separated from her family. The story addresses themes of survival, resilience, and hope amidst conflict. Suitable for teens, it includes depictions of war and displacement that may require parental guidance.