What reading level is Belladonna?

Belladonna by Mary Finn is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Belladonna appropriate for?

Belladonna is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Animal Death, Addiction, Excessive Gore, Body Horror.

What genre is Belladonna?

Belladonna is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Belladonna have any content warnings?

Belladonna has a HootRating of 12VP (Vivid — Physical). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Animal Death, Addiction, Excessive Gore, Body Horror. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Belladonna?

Belladonna by Mary Finn is 367 pages.

Belladonna

Mary Finn

Belladonna

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Finn

Reading Level 7 12VP Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Belladonna is not just a horse — she’s the key to a secret adventure that changes Thomas’s life forever. When Thomas meets Ling, a mysterious girl with a wild spirit and a magical past, their daring quest to save Belladonna leads them into a world of art, danger, and discovery. But will their plan succeed before everything slips away?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Adventure Historical Fantasy World-BuildingInterpersonal RelationsLost and Found Possessions

Quick Assessment

Belladonna is a middle-grade historical fiction novel that follows Thomas and Ling as they embark on a perilous journey to rescue a treasured horse. The story explores themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery, while also addressing serious issues such as child abuse, domestic violence, and addiction with mature sensitivity. Parents should be aware of intense content including descriptions of violence, animal death, and body horror, making it suitable for older middle-grade readers who can handle complex emotional themes.