Cover of Finding Nouf

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