What reading level is A death in the life?

A death in the life by Dorothy Salisbury Davis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A death in the life appropriate for?

A death in the life is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is A death in the life?

A death in the life is fiction — Murder.

Does A death in the life have any content warnings?

A death in the life has a HootRating of 11MP (Moderate — Physical). 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 death in the life?

A death in the life by Dorothy Salisbury Davis is 246 pages.

A death in the life

Dorothy Salisbury Davis

A death in the life

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dorothy Salisbury Davis

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Julie shuffles her tarot cards, whispering secrets in a shadowy Manhattan alley. Suddenly, a scream splits the night—someone's in trouble, and Julie’s caught right in the middle. Can she solve the mystery before danger finds her too?

Themes

MysteryThriller & SuspenseAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Julie Hayes, a young tarot reader who becomes entangled in a dangerous game involving the Mafia and the police in Manhattan. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains suspense and mild peril but avoids graphic content. Parents should note themes of crime and tension that provide thrilling but age-appropriate excitement.