Question 1

What reading level are Susan Price's books?

Accepted Answer

Susan Price's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 4–8 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 8. 2 rated titles by Susan Price, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are Susan Price's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

1 of Susan Price's 2 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (50%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across Susan Price's rated catalog is 2.5/5.

Question 3

What age are Susan Price's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Susan Price's rated books target Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by Susan Price

The Sterkarm Handshake

Twopence a tub

Ghosts at large

The three bears and other stories

Tales of the Underworld

The Wolf's Footprint

The Saga of Aslak (Flashbacks)

Horror Stories

Nursery stories