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(3) Tree Line
The Breadwinner is written for tweens, so the reading level is quite easy. The language shouldn't send readers running for their dictionary, and the plot moves along in a logical sequence. The trickiest thing going in this book are the symbols, but with just a bit of thinking, they're pretty simple to sort out—and if you ever get stuck, just hop on over to the "Symbolism, Imagery, Allegory" section for a little boost from Shmoop in this department. We've got your back.