What reading level is Beastly?

Beastly by Alex Flinn is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Beastly appropriate for?

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

What genre is Beastly?

Beastly is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Beastly have any content warnings?

Beastly has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Beastly?

Beastly by Alex Flinn is 512 pages.

Beastly

Alex Flinn

Beastly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Flinn

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 a mean boy in New York City was turned into a beast by a mysterious spell? Imagine hiding by day and prowling by night, trying to find a way to break the curse before it's too late. But there’s more—someone unexpected might just hold the key to his heart and the secret to his salvation.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Coming of Age Romance Family

Quick Assessment

Beastly is a modern retelling of a classic fairy tale set in New York City, exploring themes of transformation, self-discovery, and young love. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it contains fantasy elements and mild suspense but no graphic content. The story encourages empathy and understanding through its dual perspectives.