The Desperate Search (An American Adventure, Book 2)
Lee Roddy
The Desperate Search (An American Adventure, Book 2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lee Roddy
American Adventure (Bethany)
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
Hildy hopes for a joyful life with her family and new stepmother, but their journey to California as migrant workers brings unexpected hardships. Facing poverty and uncertainty, Hildy must find strength and hope amid tough times. This story explores resilience and faith during challenging changes.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, family change, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1556610270
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Bethany House Publishers
- Published
- February 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 49,208
- Read-Aloud
- ~5h 28m
- Text Density
- Dense