What reading level is Away?

Away by Emil Sher is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 400L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Away appropriate for?

Away is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

Away is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Away have any content warnings?

Away has a HootRating of 7LE (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.

Away

Emil Sher

Away

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emil Sher

Illustrated by Leng, Qin, illustrator

Reading Level 2-3 7LE Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

Find on Amazon Find on Bookshop.org

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Here's a secret: every sticky note holds a little bit of magic between a mom and her daughter. Even miles apart, their special messages keep them close, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

FamilyMother and childFriendship

Quick Assessment

This gentle story explores the bond between a mother and daughter as they stay connected through sticky note messages while the child is away at camp. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it offers reassurance about separation and fosters emotional security with simple, relatable themes.