The steep & thorny way
Cat Winters
The steep & thorny way
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Cat Winters
The text is written at a 5th 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
In 1920s rural Oregon, a determined sixteen-year-old girl of mixed heritage bravely seeks answers about her father’s mysterious death. As she unravels dark secrets, she must navigate the dangers posed by the threatening presence of the Ku Klux Klan. Her courage shines through a haunting journey filled with history and resilience.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, murder, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781419719158
- Pages
- 335
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 76,045
- Lexile
- 880L
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 27m
- Text Density
- Standard