What reading level is Astra?

Astra by Chris Platt is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Astra appropriate for?

Astra is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change.

Astra is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Astra have any content warnings?

Astra has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Astra?

Astra by Chris Platt is 112 pages.

Astra

Chris Platt

Astra

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris Platt

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Have you ever felt like a secret dream could bring you closer to someone you've lost? Thirteen-year-old Lily believes riding Astra, a graceful gray Arabian mare, can connect her to her mom's adventurous spirit—if only her dad would understand. But with her beloved pony gone and her father’s fears looming, can Lily prove that horses aren’t the enemy?

Themes

Family Coming of AgeHorsesFriendship

Quick Assessment

Astra tells the story of thirteen-year-old Lily, who finds comfort and connection to her late mother through her passion for horses, despite her father's fears and restrictions after a tragic accident. This middle-grade novel gently explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and personal dreams, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of emotional content related to loss and family conflict.