What reading level is Autumn's kiss?

Autumn's kiss by Bella Thorne is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 770L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Autumn's kiss appropriate for?

Autumn's kiss is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Autumn's kiss?

Autumn's kiss is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Autumn's kiss have any content warnings?

Autumn's kiss 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 Autumn's kiss?

Autumn's kiss by Bella Thorne is 231 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Autumn's kiss

Bella Thorne

Autumn's kiss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

an autumn falls novel

by Bella Thorne

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

What if the magic that helped you with your biggest problems suddenly stopped? Imagine having to face your toughest challenges alone just as everything seems to change. When Autumn gets a mysterious map that can take her anywhere, she must decide if it's a blessing or a trap—and her choices might change everything.

Themes

MagicFamilyHigh SchoolComing of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows high schooler Autumn as she navigates the complexities of growing up without the magical help she once relied on. The story explores themes of independence, family relationships, and the consequences of choices, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. While the book includes magical elements and some emotional moments, it remains appropriate and engaging for its target audience.

Why we rated Autumn's kiss 9LE

Autumn's kiss is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 770L across 231 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Autumn's kiss works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Autumn's kiss as 9LE ("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, Autumn's kiss explores magic, family, high school, coming of age, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about magic, family, high school.