Cover of Parable of the Sower

Parable of the Sower

by Octavia E. Butler

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th 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

Set in a future California struggling with chaos, a brave young woman embarks on a dangerous trek to find safety and hope. Along the way, she faces challenges that test her courage and determination. Her journey reveals both the harsh realities of survival and the power of resilience.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalSurvivalAdventureComing of AgeSocial Justice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0446601977
Pages
295
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
100,078

Genres

Fiction