What reading level is The Weight of Blood?

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Weight of Blood appropriate for?

The Weight of Blood is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Social Conflict.

What genre is The Weight of Blood?

The Weight of Blood is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Weight of Blood have any content warnings?

The Weight of Blood has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Physical Danger, Social Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Weight of Blood?

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D Jackson is 384 pages (approximately 86,104 words).

The Weight of Blood

Tiffany D Jackson

The Weight of Blood

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tiffany D Jackson

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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 a small Georgia town, Maddy hides a secret that could change everything as her high school prepares for its first integrated prom. Facing relentless bullying and the weight of her biracial identity, she finds herself at the center of a dangerous mystery that uncovers the dark history of her community. As tensions rise, Maddy's hidden truths threaten to unravel lives and reveal painful truths about racism and acceptance.

Themes

Racial DiscriminationIdentity & Self-Discovery Friendship Social Justice Coming of Age Mystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, bullying, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.