What reading level is War in Yugoslavia?

War in Yugoslavia by Edward R. Ricciuti is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is War in Yugoslavia appropriate for?

War in Yugoslavia is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IS (Intense — Social). Content flags: War & Conflict.

What genre is War in Yugoslavia?

War in Yugoslavia is fiction — Civil war.

Does War in Yugoslavia have any content warnings?

War in Yugoslavia has a HootRating of 9IS (Intense — Social). Content flags include: War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

War in Yugoslavia

Edward R. Ricciuti

War in Yugoslavia

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Breakup of a Nation

by Edward R. Ricciuti

Reading Level 4-5 9IS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What happens when neighbors who once lived together suddenly start to fight? Imagine a land where old friendships turn into rivalries and the future feels uncertain. Can peace ever return to the broken pieces of a once united country?

Themes

Eastern Europe - Balkan RepublicsYugoslav WarPolitics / Current EventsHistorical

Quick Assessment

This book explores the complex history and ethnic tensions that led to the breakup of Yugoslavia in the early 1990s, aimed at middle-grade readers. It provides a factual overview suitable for ages 9 to 12, though the content addresses serious topics like war and political conflict. Parents should be aware that the subject matter involves historical violence and ethnic disputes, presented in a way accessible to young readers.