What reading level is The hand?

The hand by Guy de Maupassant is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The hand appropriate for?

The hand is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Domestic Violence, Needles/Syringes, Sexual Content, Sad Ending.

What genre is The hand?

The hand is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Creative Short Stories series.

Does The hand have any content warnings?

The hand has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Domestic Violence, Needles/Syringes, Sexual Content, Sad Ending. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The hand?

The hand by Guy de Maupassant is 32 pages (approximately 2,204 words).

The hand

Guy de Maupassant

The hand

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Guy de Maupassant

Creative Short Stories

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

A chilling tale unfolds when a man is discovered strangled in his own home, just as the severed hand he kept mounted on his wall vanishes without a trace. Dark secrets and eerie mysteries intertwine in this suspenseful story that will keep readers on edge until the final, haunting moments.

Themes

Horror

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include domestic violence, needles/syringes, sexual content. Written for readers ages 13+.