What reading level is Black Hearts in Battersea?

Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Black Hearts in Battersea appropriate for?

Black Hearts in Battersea is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Black Hearts in Battersea?

Black Hearts in Battersea is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Black Hearts in Battersea have any content warnings?

Black Hearts in Battersea has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — 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 Black Hearts in Battersea?

Black Hearts in Battersea by Joan Aiken is 256 pages.

Black Hearts in Battersea

Joan Aiken

Black Hearts in Battersea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joan Aiken

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if your best friend disappeared the moment you arrived in a new city? Imagine stepping into London, ready to paint, only to find yourself caught in a dark and twisting mystery. Can Simon unravel the secrets hiding behind locked doors before it's too late?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Humor Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade adventure follows Simon as he arrives in London to study painting but soon becomes entangled in a mysterious disappearance and a dangerous plot involving his landlord. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story balances suspense and humor, with some mild peril and themes of friendship and courage. Parents should note the presence of threatening situations and suspenseful moments that are resolved within the story.