What reading level is A Dancer On The Edge?

A Dancer On The Edge by Paul Barlin is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is A Dancer On The Edge appropriate for?

A Dancer On The Edge is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is A Dancer On The Edge?

A Dancer On The Edge is fiction — Fiction.

Does A Dancer On The Edge have any content warnings?

A Dancer On The Edge has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Dancer On The Edge?

A Dancer On The Edge by Paul Barlin is 220 pages.

A Dancer On The Edge

Paul Barlin

A Dancer On The Edge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Based on a True Story

by Paul Barlin

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Jill is an amazing dancer, but her school grades are falling fast—so fast that she might get suspended! When her mom takes away everything fun, Jill has to decide if she can turn her life around or lose the dance floor forever. Can she find the strength to face her biggest challenges yet?

Themes

Emotions & feelingsFamilyGirls & WomenFiction dealing with social issues

Quick Assessment

This novel follows fifteen-year-old Jill, a talented dancer struggling with school and risky choices, including concerns about pregnancy and academic suspension. It addresses teen issues such as responsibility, parental boundaries, and the consequences of decisions, making it suitable for ages 13-18. Parents should be aware of themes involving adolescent relationships, academic pressure, and family conflict.