What reading level is The Good Braider?

The Good Braider by Terry Farish is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Good Braider appropriate for?

The Good Braider is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger.

What genre is The Good Braider?

The Good Braider is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Good Braider have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is The Good Braider?

The Good Braider by Terry Farish is 224 pages.

The Good Braider

Terry Farish

The Good Braider

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terry Farish

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp scent of dust and smoke fills the air as Viola weaves her way through a land torn by war. Each braid she twists holds a story of hope and heartache, pulling her closer to a new life far from home. But even in safe streets, the echoes of the past cling tightly, shaping her every step.

Themes

Family Coming of Age MulticulturalRefugee ExperienceHistorical

Quick Assessment

This novel follows Viola, a young girl escaping the violence of war-torn Sudan, navigating life as a refugee in Egypt, and adjusting to a new home in Portland, Maine. The story gently explores themes of trauma, cultural identity, and family traditions, suitable for teens ages 13 and up. Parents should be aware of depictions of war-related hardship and emotional struggles tied to displacement and memory.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Illness & Injury Physical Danger

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9781477816288
Pages: 224
Publisher: Skyscape
Published: May 27, 2014
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

People & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican American & BlackFamilyParentsAfricaSocial ThemesEmigration & ImmigrationYoung Adult FictionViolenceYoung Adult NonfictionPoetryImmigrantsSudanese AmericansMothers and DaughtersRefugeesEmigration and ImmigrationAfrican AmericansMaine

Places

SudanPortland (Me.)