What reading level is Trevor's story?

Trevor's story by Bethany Kandel is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Trevor's story appropriate for?

Trevor's story is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Trevor's story?

Trevor's story is fiction — Interracial marriage.

Does Trevor's story have any content warnings?

Trevor's story has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Trevor's story?

Trevor's story by Bethany Kandel is 40 pages.

Trevor's story

Bethany Kandel

Trevor's story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Growing Up Biracial

by Bethany Kandel

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Trevor Sage-el is not your average kid—he’s proudly biracial, with a white mom and a black dad. He shares what it’s really like to live between two worlds, from school to home, and why understanding who you are matters more than anything else.

Themes

Multicultural FamilyIdentityComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader follows ten-year-old Trevor as he navigates life as a biracial child with a white mother and black father. It thoughtfully explores themes of identity and family diversity, making it suitable for ages 5-8. Parents should note the gentle discussion of racial identity and family dynamics presented in an age-appropriate way.