I...read this in First or second grade...I dont remember, I was very young though. It shaped me as a person. Highly recommend. As a child, I was able to see through Shins eyes...This war had nothing to do with him/me or our families, but its left deep wounds throughout history. I would recommend...8 or 9- but keep in mind my generation read Terabithia, sing down the moon, go ask alice, etc in like, 6th grade and im not sure if kids are so exposed to these realities of atrocities these days