What reading level is All we know of heaven?

All we know of heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 760L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is All we know of heaven appropriate for?

All we know of heaven is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is All we know of heaven?

All we know of heaven is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does All we know of heaven have any content warnings?

All we know of heaven has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — 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 All we know of heaven?

All we know of heaven by Jacquelyn Mitchard is 312 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

All we know of heaven

Jacquelyn Mitchard

All we know of heaven

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Jacquelyn Mitchard

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

Crunch! The icy road crackles beneath tires, and suddenly everything changes in a blink. One best friend is gone, the other barely clings to life, tangled in a mystery that no one saw coming. Feel the quiet heartbreak and the fierce hope that rises when everything is turned upside down.

Themes

FriendshipGriefFamily Coming of AgeRehabilitationHigh Schools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, loss, and resilience following a tragic traffic accident that results in the death of one girl and the severe injury of her best friend. The story is based on a true case of mistaken identity and sensitively portrays grief and recovery, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware that it deals with serious emotional content related to death and trauma.

Why we rated All we know of heaven 9IE

All we know of heaven is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 760L across 312 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All we know of heaven works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate All we know of heaven as 9IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, All we know of heaven explores friendship, grief, family, coming of age, and rehabilitation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, grief, family.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.