What reading level is Being Here?

Being Here by Barry Jonsberg is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Being Here appropriate for?

Being Here is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loneliness, Friendship.

What genre is Being Here?

Being Here is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Being Here have any content warnings?

Being Here has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loneliness, Friendship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Being Here?

Being Here by Barry Jonsberg is 258 pages.

Being Here

Barry Jonsberg

Being Here

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barry Jonsberg

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Carly flips open her notebook, ready to ask Leah about the old farm stories, but Leah’s eyes sparkle with a secret that’s been hidden for decades. As the afternoon sun dips, the past begins to unravel — and suddenly, Carly’s history project feels a lot more personal. What will Leah reveal next?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Historical

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows sixteen-year-old Carly as she interviews ninety-three-year-old Leah for a local history project, uncovering stories of isolation, friendship, and resilience from Leah’s youth on a remote farm. Suitable for teenagers, the book explores themes of intergenerational friendship and personal discovery with a gentle tone and no strong content warnings.