What reading level is A place of safety?

A place of safety by Caroline Graham is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A place of safety appropriate for?

A place of safety is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is A place of safety?

A place of safety is fiction — Barnaby, Chief Inspector (Fictitious character).

Does A place of safety have any content warnings?

A place of safety has a HootRating of 12ME (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 place of safety?

A place of safety by Caroline Graham is 342 pages.

A place of safety

Caroline Graham

A place of safety

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline Graham

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Lionel opens the old rectory’s door to a group of kids who’ve made mistakes, hoping to give them a fresh start. But when one of the teens suddenly vanishes, the quiet village is shaken—and danger is closer than anyone imagined. Who could be behind the disappearance, and what dark secrets are waiting to be uncovered?

Themes

MysteryPoliceMissing personsJuvenile delinquentsFriendshipSecond Chances

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows ex-vicar Lionel Lawrence as he tries to help troubled youths by offering them a safe place to turn their lives around. The story involves themes of second chances, crime, and missing persons, with some suspenseful and mature elements including blackmail and murder. Suitable for ages 9-12, it is recommended for readers comfortable with mystery and mild tension.