What reading level is Wasted?

Wasted by Murphy, Patrick T. is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wasted appropriate for?

Wasted is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Poverty.

What genre is Wasted?

Wasted is fiction — Family & Relationships.

Does Wasted have any content warnings?

Wasted has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Poverty. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wasted?

Wasted by Murphy, Patrick T. is 191 pages.

Wasted

Murphy, Patrick T.

Wasted

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Plight of America's Unwanted Children

by Murphy, Patrick T.

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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.

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About This Book

What if the very people meant to keep kids safe were making things worse? Imagine a world where the system that's supposed to help children actually puts them in danger. Can anyone stop it before more kids get hurt?

Themes

Child WelfareAbusePovertySocial Justice Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges and failures within the child welfare system in the United States, focusing on the experiences of abused and poor children. It offers a poignant and instructive look at systemic issues, suitable for ages 9-12, though parents may want to be aware of potentially heavy themes related to child abuse and poverty.