What reading level is UN Dia En El Desierto?

UN Dia En El Desierto by Jean Craighead George is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is UN Dia En El Desierto appropriate for?

UN Dia En El Desierto is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is UN Dia En El Desierto?

UN Dia En El Desierto is fiction — Children's literature, American.

Does UN Dia En El Desierto have any content warnings?

UN Dia En El Desierto has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is UN Dia En El Desierto?

UN Dia En El Desierto by Jean Craighead George is 43 pages.

UN Dia En El Desierto

Jean Craighead George

UN Dia En El Desierto

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Craighead George

Illustrated by Fred Brenner

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sun blazes down as a mountain lion slinks through the rocky landscape. A speedy roadrunner darts past, while a tortoise slowly makes its way across the hot sand. But when the desert's heat becomes too much, who will find a way to survive?

Themes

Science & Nature Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This book offers a vivid exploration of the Sonoran Desert's ecosystem, highlighting how both animals and the Papago Indian tribe adapt to intense heat and harsh conditions. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it blends natural science with cultural insights in an accessible way. Parents should note it contains realistic descriptions of desert survival but no graphic content.