What reading level is Tortured?

Tortured by Victoria Spry is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tortured appropriate for?

Tortured is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Physical Abuse, Neglect.

What genre is Tortured?

Tortured is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Tortured have any content warnings?

Tortured has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Physical Abuse, Neglect. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tortured?

Tortured by Victoria Spry is 352 pages.

Tortured

Victoria Spry

Tortured

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Abused and Neglected by Britain's Most Sadistic Mum. This is my Story of Survival.

by Victoria Spry

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The sharp, bitter smell of bleach fills the air, mixing with the cold, hard floor beneath tiny feet. Hidden away from the world, a young girl fights to find light in the darkest shadows. Her story is one of courage that shines through even the deepest pain.

Themes

Abused ChildrenSurvival FamilyResilience

Quick Assessment

This memoir recounts Victoria Spry’s harrowing childhood experience of prolonged abuse and neglect by her caregiver. Written for middle-grade readers, it sensitively explores themes of survival and resilience while depicting serious and distressing content. Parents should be aware that the book contains descriptions of physical and emotional abuse and may require guided discussion.