Finding Nouf
A Novel
by Zoë Ferraris
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
When the body of Nouf, a young woman from a wealthy Saudi family, is found, desert guide Nayir teams up with lab technician Katya to uncover the truth behind her death. Their investigation reveals the hidden struggles of women living under strict social rules in the Middle East. Together, they navigate secrets and societal boundaries to bring justice to Nouf's story.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalSocial JusticeMysteryFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Death of Major Character Social Discrimination Complex Vocabulary
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780618873883
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- June 20, 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 103,833
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
LiteraryFiction / LiteraryFictionFiction - GeneralRunaway childrenTeenage girlsFiction, mystery & detective, generalSaudi arabia, fiction
Places
Saudi Arabia