What reading level is Apple and Rain?

Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Apple and Rain appropriate for?

Apple and Rain is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Apple and Rain?

Apple and Rain is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Apple and Rain have any content warnings?

Apple and Rain has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Apple and Rain?

Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan is 352 pages.

Apple and Rain

Sarah Crossan

Apple and Rain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Crossan

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Apple’s heart pounds as the door creaks open—after eleven years, her mother is finally back. But why did she leave on that stormy Christmas Eve? Just when Apple thinks she might find answers, a secret about her younger sister Rain turns everything upside down.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeMothers and DaughtersFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores complex family dynamics through the story of Apple, whose mother returns after a long absence. The book sensitively addresses themes of abandonment, forgiveness, and healing, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware that it deals with emotional topics related to family separation and reconciliation.