What reading level is Alice Austen Lived Here?

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Alice Austen Lived Here appropriate for?

Alice Austen Lived Here is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Alice Austen Lived Here?

Alice Austen Lived Here is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Alice Austen Lived Here have any content warnings?

Alice Austen Lived Here has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Alice Austen Lived Here?

Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino is 176 pages.

Alice Austen Lived Here

Alex Gino

Alice Austen Lived Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Gino

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sam is no ordinary middle schooler—they're nonbinary and proud, and they’re about to shake up their history class. When a contest to design a statue of a famous Staten Islander pops up, Sam and their friend TJ choose to honor Alice Austen, a trailblazing lesbian photographer. But can they convince their teacher that heroes come in all forms?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Coming of Age FamilySchool & EducationSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Sam, a nonbinary student who embarks on a school project to propose a statue honoring Alice Austen, a historically significant lesbian photographer. The story thoughtfully explores themes of identity, acceptance, and challenging traditional norms within an educational setting. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents positive LGBTQ+ representation and addresses social themes with sensitivity.