Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
8.2
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
18422
Points per Word
0.000163
Page Count
112
Points per Page
0.026786
Description
This biography follows the experiences of Romanian-born Elie Wiesel, who survived the horrors of Auschwitz, the most infamous death camp of the Holocaust, and focuses on his achievements and pursuit of humanitarian goals.
Quick Summary
This biography reveals how a teenage prisoner in one of history's darkest places grew up to change the world. Readers will be amazed by Wiesel's journey from Auschwitz survivor to Nobel Peace Prize winner who spent his life fighting hatred with words. If your kid connects with true stories about people who turn personal tragedy into purpose, like in "Man's Search for Meaning," they will find this absolutely gripping. Perfect for kids in grades 5-8 who want to discover how one person's voice can shake the planet.