What reading level is Alt Ed?

Alt Ed by Catherine Atkins is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Alt Ed appropriate for?

Alt Ed is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying.

What genre is Alt Ed?

Alt Ed is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Alt Ed have any content warnings?

Alt Ed has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Alt Ed?

Alt Ed by Catherine Atkins is 198 pages.

Alt Ed

Catherine Atkins

Alt Ed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine Atkins

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when school feels more like a battlefield than a place to learn? Susan Calloway is tired of the teasing and the loneliness, but now she’s stuck in a class with her toughest bullies and has to face some hard truths. Can she find her voice before the silence takes over?

Themes

BullyingSchool & EducationComing of Age Friendship Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Alt Ed follows Susan Calloway, a young teen struggling with bullying and self-esteem issues, who is placed in an alternative education program designed for students on the edge of expulsion. The story explores the challenges of adolescence, bullying, and the importance of communication and self-discovery. It is appropriate for teens aged 13-18 and handles social themes realistically without graphic content.