What reading level is A secret place?

A secret place by Joan Lingard is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A secret place appropriate for?

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

What genre is A secret place?

A secret place is fiction — Brothers and sisters.

Does A secret place have any content warnings?

A secret place has a HootRating of 9ME (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 secret place?

A secret place by Joan Lingard is 128 pages.

A secret place

Joan Lingard

A secret place

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joan Lingard

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Antonio grips his children's hands tightly as they dash away from the chilly playground, their breaths puffing in the cold air. Maria's anger burns bright, sharper than ever, as she wonders if this daring escape will finally bring her father back. But what will happen once they're far from the place they know?

Themes

FamilyBrothers and sistersParent and childJuvenile fictionParental kidnapping

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional and complex situation of parental kidnapping through the eyes of young siblings who haven't seen their father in years. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of family separation and sibling relationships without graphic content. Parents should note the story involves tense family dynamics and may prompt discussions about custody and family loyalty.