A new kind of dreaming

A new kind of dreaming is written at a Level 6 reading level across 229 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A new kind of dreaming works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate A new kind of dreaming as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Supernatural Themes, Mild Suspense, Foster Care.

Thematically, A new kind of dreaming explores ghosts, foster care, mystery, adventure, and refugees — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.