What reading level is The Stone Goddess?

The Stone Goddess by Minfong Ho is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Stone Goddess appropriate for?

The Stone Goddess is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict, Family Change.

What genre is The Stone Goddess?

The Stone Goddess is fiction — Cambodia.

Does The Stone Goddess have any content warnings?

The Stone Goddess has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Stone Goddess?

The Stone Goddess by Minfong Ho is 201 pages.

The Stone Goddess

Minfong Ho

The Stone Goddess

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Minfong Ho

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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

There’s a secret buried deep in Nakri’s heart—a secret about her dancing, her family, and a world that’s changing fast. She and her sister hold onto their ancient art even as everything around them falls apart. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Family Coming of Age HistoricalCultural HeritageResilience

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of Cambodia's political upheaval, this middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Nakri and her sister as they navigate the loss of their home and the challenge of survival while preserving their cultural heritage through dance. The story provides a thoughtful look at resilience and hope amidst historical conflict, appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note themes of war-induced displacement and family separation are sensitively portrayed.