What reading level is And Then I Turned into a Mermaid?

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid by Laura Kirkpatrick is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is And Then I Turned into a Mermaid appropriate for?

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is And Then I Turned into a Mermaid?

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does And Then I Turned into a Mermaid have any content warnings?

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid 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 And Then I Turned into a Mermaid?

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid by Laura Kirkpatrick is 208 pages.

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid

Laura Kirkpatrick

And Then I Turned into a Mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Kirkpatrick

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

Here's a secret: Molly Seabrook is part mermaid, but she didn't know it until she turned 13. Suddenly, math class and the ice cream stand feel way more complicated when you have gills and a fish tail, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship Humor Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Molly Seabrook as she discovers she's part mermaid and struggles to balance her new identity with everyday life challenges like friendships and family. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of self-acceptance and social awkwardness in a lighthearted way. Parents should note the story includes typical middle-grade issues but no intense content.