What reading level is Alice on Board?

Alice on Board by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Alice on Board appropriate for?

Alice on Board is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Alice on Board?

Alice on Board is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Alice on Board have any content warnings?

Alice on Board has a HootRating of 11LE (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 on Board?

Alice on Board by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is 290 pages.

Alice on Board

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alice on Board

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when your whole world starts to change just as you set sail on the open sea? Alice is about to spend her summer on a Chesapeake Bay cruise ship with her best friends, but the tides of friendship and change are stronger than she expected. Can she navigate the storms ahead before college calls?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

Alice on Board follows a middle-grade protagonist spending her last summer before college working on a Chesapeake Bay cruise ship. The story explores themes of friendship, change, and personal growth in a relatable and age-appropriate way for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the book handles transition and emotional challenges gently, without intense conflict or mature content.