Zara Hossain Is Here

Sabina Khan

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Zara Hossain Is Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sabina Khan

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Zara stands frozen as she stares at the hateful words scrawled across her locker. The noise of the crowded hallway fades, but the sting of Tyler's cruel act is sharp and loud. What will Zara do when the person everyone admires turns into her biggest enemy?

Quick Assessment

This novel follows seventeen-year-old Pakistani immigrant Zara Hossain as she navigates life in Texas amidst challenges like Islamophobia and the stress of her family's immigration status. The story thoughtfully addresses bullying and cultural identity, making it suitable for teens aged 13 and up. Parents should note the presence of racial discrimination and emotional struggles depicted with moderate intensity.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Bullying Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9781338580877
Pages
256
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
2021
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionDiversity & MulticulturalSocial ThemesBullyingEmigration & ImmigrationReligion & Faith