The Grapes of Wrath
by John Steinbeck
Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Set during the harsh years of the Great Depression, this powerful story follows the Joad family as they leave their Oklahoma farm to seek a better life in California. Along their journey, they face immense challenges, confront deep social divides, and show remarkable resilience and hope amid struggle. The narrative explores themes of justice, family strength, and the fight against inequality in a changing America.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeSocial JusticeHistoricalSurvival
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Poverty & Hardship Loss & Grief Social Justice
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780143039433
- Pages
- 464
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
Migrant agricultural laborers -- FictionRural families -- FictionDepressions -- FictionLabor camps -- FictionCalifornia -- FictionOklahoma -- FictionLabor campsDepressionsLabor camps in literatureClassic LiteratureOpen Library Staff PicksPulitzer Prize WinnerFictionMigrant agricultural laborers in literatureaward:pulitzer_prize=1940open_syllabus_projectaward:pulitzer_prize=fictionCaliforniaAmerican fictionIn literatureMigrant agricultural laborersRural familiesDust Bowl Era, 1931-1939Farm familyGreat Depression, 1929-1939Agricultural laborersMigrant laborCalifornia, fictionFiction, historicalAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)Fiction, family lifeFiction, politicalOklahoma, fictionEnglish literatureProseNew York Times reviewedFiction, historical, generalTravailleurs agricoles migrantsRomans, nouvellesFamilles ruralesCrises économiquesAbris pour travailleursHistorical fictionReaders for new literatesReading (Adult education)Steinbeck, john , 1902-1968Migrant agricultural laborers--california--fictionLabor camps--california--fictionMigrant agricultural laborers--fictionRural families--fictionDepressions--fictionLabor camps--fictionMedicine in literaturePs3537.t3234 g8 1996813/.52Ps3537.t3234 g8 2006Long Now Manual for CivilizationTranslations into PersianTheater programsSpecimensTextsDutch languageFiction, general
Places
CaliforniaOklahomaWest (U.S.)Israel