What reading level is Trueno?

Trueno by William H. Armstrong is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Trueno appropriate for?

Trueno is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Poverty & Hardship, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Racial Discrimination.

What genre is Trueno?

Trueno is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Trueno have any content warnings?

Trueno has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Poverty & Hardship, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Racial Discrimination. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Trueno?

Trueno by William H. Armstrong is 112 pages (approximately 22,693 words).

Trueno

William H. Armstrong

Trueno

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William H. Armstrong

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Trueno, the county's top raccoon hunter, faces a harsh winter that pushes his family to the edge. When his hardworking father, an African American sharecropper, takes a desperate step to feed them, a visit from the sheriff turns their world upside down. This powerful tale explores courage and the challenges of growing up under difficult circumstances.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Multicultural Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.