What reading level is And the trees crept in?

And the trees crept in by Dawn Kurtagich is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 540L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is And the trees crept in appropriate for?

And the trees crept in is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is And the trees crept in?

And the trees crept in is fiction.

Does And the trees crept in have any content warnings?

And the trees crept in has a HootRating of 8LE (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 And the trees crept in?

And the trees crept in by Dawn Kurtagich is 341 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

And the trees crept in

Dawn Kurtagich

And the trees crept in

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dawn Kurtagich

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The wind whispers through the tall trees, and the old house groans beneath the moonlight. Silla and Nori step inside a place where shadows move and secrets hide just beyond sight. Strange voices and unseen visitors make their hearts race—what mysteries are waiting to be uncovered?

Themes

SupernaturalFamilySistersMutism

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book follows sisters Silla and Nori as they stay with their aunt in a mysterious, eerie house surrounded by whispering woods. The story gently explores themes of mutism, supernatural elements, and family bonds, suitable for children ages 5-8 who enjoy spooky but age-appropriate tales. The language is atmospheric and chilling without being too intense for young readers.

Why we rated And the trees crept in 8LE

And the trees crept in is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 540L across 341 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, And the trees crept in works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate And the trees crept in as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, And the trees crept in explores supernatural, family, sisters, and mutism — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, family, sisters.