What reading level is Three Little Words?

Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Three Little Words appropriate for?

Three Little Words is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger, Social: Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is Three Little Words?

Three Little Words is nonfiction.

How many pages is Three Little Words?

Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes-Courter is 320 pages (approximately 78,059 words).

Three Little Words

Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Three Little Words

Q: Does Three Little Words have any content warnings?

Three Little Words has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger, Social: Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Memoir

by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

Reading Level 5-6 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

Ashley shares her powerful journey through the foster care system, facing the heartache of separation from her mother and the challenges of constantly moving between homes and schools. Despite enduring neglect and cruelty, her story shines a light on resilience and hope amid hardship. This compelling narrative reveals the struggles many young people face in search of safety and belonging.

Themes

Family Social Justice Coming of AgeBiography & Autobiography

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, physical/safety: physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Physical Danger Social: Poverty & Hardship

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

320 pages

78,059 words

8h 40m read-aloud

ISBN: 9781416948063
Pages: 320
Publisher: Atheneum
Published: January 8, 2008
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 78,059
Read-Aloud: ~8h 40m
Text Density: Standard

Subjects

Social ProblemsYoung Adult FictionBiography & AutobiographySocial ActivistsWomenSocial IssuesHomelessness & PovertyFamilyOrphans & Foster HomesAdopted ChildrenFoster ChildrenFoster Home CareUnited StatesUnited States, BiographyChildren, United StatesChildren