What reading level is Appleblossom the possum?

Appleblossom the possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Appleblossom the possum appropriate for?

Appleblossom the possum is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Appleblossom the possum?

Appleblossom the possum is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Appleblossom the possum have any content warnings?

Appleblossom the possum has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Appleblossom the possum?

Appleblossom the possum by Holly Goldberg Sloan is 274 pages.

Appleblossom the possum

Holly Goldberg Sloan

Appleblossom the possum

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Illustrated by Rosen, Gary A., 1957- illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Appleblossom tumbles down a dark chimney and lands right in the middle of a strange new world! Inside the house, big creatures called dogs and people roam—just like the monsters Mama warned about. What will Appleblossom do now, trapped where she doesn’t belong?

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure HumorAnimals

Quick Assessment

Appleblossom the Possum is a middle-grade fiction book about a young possum who finds herself inside a human house after falling down a chimney. The story explores themes of courage, family bonds, and understanding between different creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses adventure and mild peril without any intense content.