What reading level is Ties that bind, ties that break?

Ties that bind, ties that break by Lensey Namioka is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ties that bind, ties that break appropriate for?

Ties that bind, ties that break is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Cultural Tradition, Family Pressure.

What genre is Ties that bind, ties that break?

Ties that bind, ties that break is fiction — China.

Does Ties that bind, ties that break have any content warnings?

Ties that bind, ties that break has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Cultural Tradition, Family Pressure. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ties that bind, ties that break?

Ties that bind, ties that break by Lensey Namioka is 170 pages.

Ties that bind, ties that break

Lensey Namioka

Ties that bind, ties that break

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Lensey Namioka

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if everyone around you believed in a tradition that you just couldn’t accept? Ailin lives in China where footbinding is the norm, but she’s determined to stand up for herself and keep her feet free. Will her courage change her family's minds or will she be forced to follow the old ways?

Themes

Historical Family Coming of Age Social Justice Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Set in 1911 China, this historical fiction explores the cultural practice of footbinding through the eyes of Ailin, a young girl who resists family and societal pressure to conform. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book sensitively addresses themes of tradition, identity, and gender roles, offering an engaging perspective on cultural history.