What reading level is The red rose box?

The red rose box by Brenda Woods is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The red rose box appropriate for?

The red rose box is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The red rose box?

The red rose box is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The red rose box have any content warnings?

The red rose box has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The red rose box?

The red rose box by Brenda Woods is 136 pages.

The red rose box

Brenda Woods

The red rose box

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brenda Woods

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Here's a secret: a red rose box holds more than just pretty things—it carries a ticket to a whole new world. Leah and her sister Ruth leave behind the dusty cotton fields and the harsh rules of 1958 Louisiana for the bright lights of Hollywood. But moving to California is only the beginning of their journey to find what freedom really means.

Themes

SegregationAfrican AmericansSistersFamily Coming of Age Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Leah and her sister Ruth as they move from segregated Louisiana to Los Angeles in 1958, exploring themes of racial segregation, family bonds, and the search for freedom. The story sensitively addresses historical realities such as Jim Crow laws and the impact of displacement on young African American girls. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it provides a thoughtful look at history and identity without graphic content.