What reading level is The Road to Home?

The Road to Home by Mary Jane Auch is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Road to Home appropriate for?

The Road to Home is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Road to Home?

The Road to Home is fiction — Fathers.

Does The Road to Home have any content warnings?

The Road to Home has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Road to Home?

The Road to Home by Mary Jane Auch is 224 pages.

The Road to Home

Mary Jane Auch

The Road to Home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Jane Auch

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Mem is braver than most kids her age—she’s on a journey to find a home for her little sister and brother all by herself. With her family gone, every step she takes is full of challenges that will test her courage and heart. What will it take to turn a lonely road into a place called home?

Themes

FamilyGriefComing of Age Historical Survival

Quick Assessment

Set in 1817, this historical fiction follows thirteen-year-old Mem as she navigates loss and abandonment while seeking a safe home for her younger siblings. The story sensitively explores themes of grief, family resilience, and survival, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the emotional depth related to death and family separation but will find a hopeful narrative throughout.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780440418054
Pages: 224
Publisher: Yearling
Published: Jan 08, 2002
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fathers

Subjects

Social TopicsDeath, Grief, BereavementFamilyParentsSiblingsHistoricalUnited States19th CenturyPeople & PlacesSocial ThemesFathersFrontier and Pioneer LifeNew York