What reading level is Above?

Above by Leah Bobet is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Above appropriate for?

Above is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Trauma, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence.

Above is fiction — Young Adult Nonfiction.

Does Above have any content warnings?

Above has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Trauma, Physical/Safety: Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Above?

Above by Leah Bobet is 363 pages.

Above

Leah Bobet

Above

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Leah Bobet

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

There’s a hidden world beneath the surface where outcasts and secrets live in the shadows. Matthew and Ariel must face eerie whispers and shadowy armies that threaten their home, but what Matthew uncovers about their past changes everything — and that's only the beginning.

Themes

FantasyFriendship Identity & Self-Discovery Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows a group of misfit kids, including a shapeshifter, who protect their underground community from a shadowy invasion. The story explores themes of trauma, identity, and bravery in a world filled with supernatural elements. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild fantasy violence and moments of emotional intensity.