What reading level is The cruelest miles?

The cruelest miles by Gay Salisbury is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The cruelest miles appropriate for?

The cruelest miles is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Physical Danger, Illness & Injury.

What genre is The cruelest miles?

The cruelest miles is nonfiction — History.

Does The cruelest miles have any content warnings?

The cruelest miles has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Physical Danger, Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The cruelest miles?

The cruelest miles by Gay Salisbury is 303 pages (approximately 86,909 words).

The cruelest miles

Gay Salisbury

The cruelest miles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Heroic Story of Dogs and Men in a Race Against an Epidemic

by Gay Salisbury

Reading Level 8-9 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Amidst fierce blizzards and freezing temperatures, courageous mushers and their loyal sled dogs race against time to deliver life-saving medicine to the remote town of Nome. Their daring journey through Alaska's icy wilderness shows the true power of bravery and teamwork in the face of danger. This gripping adventure honors the spirit of determination that triumphed over nature's harshest challenges.

Themes

Adventure Historical Science & Nature Survival Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger, illness & injury. Written for readers ages 13+.