What reading level is When the sky rained dust?

When the sky rained dust by Patrick Dearen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is When the sky rained dust appropriate for?

When the sky rained dust is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is When the sky rained dust?

When the sky rained dust is fiction — Fiction.

Does When the sky rained dust have any content warnings?

When the sky rained dust has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is When the sky rained dust?

When the sky rained dust by Patrick Dearen is 126 pages.

When the sky rained dust

Patrick Dearen

When the sky rained dust

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patrick Dearen

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp sting of dust fills the air, coating everything in a thick, choking blanket. Josh can taste the grit as he watches dark storm clouds roll over his family's Texas farm. With the wind howling and his future uncertain, his heart pounds with hope and fear all at once.

Themes

HistoricalFarm LifeFamily Coming of AgeChristian LifeDust StormsDepression Era

Quick Assessment

Set in 1934 during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression, this middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Josh as he navigates the hardships of farm life, family struggles, and first love. The story realistically portrays the environmental and economic challenges of the era with sensitivity appropriate for ages 9-12. Themes include resilience, faith, and the impact of historical events on everyday life.