After the eclipse
Sarah Perry
After the eclipse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Mother's Murder, a Daughter's Search
by Sarah Perry
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A fierce memoir of a mother's murder, a daughter's coming-of-age in the wake of immense loss, and her mission to know the woman who gave her life
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated After the eclipse Level 0
After the eclipse is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 980L across 350 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, After the eclipse works for readers up to grade 8.5.
We rate After the eclipse as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780544302655
- Pages
- 350
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Lexile
- 980L