What reading level is Book of Ivy?

Book of Ivy by Amy Engel is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Book of Ivy appropriate for?

Book of Ivy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Violence, Morally Complex Themes.

What genre is Book of Ivy?

Book of Ivy is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Book of Ivy have any content warnings?

Book of Ivy has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence, Morally Complex Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Book of Ivy?

Book of Ivy by Amy Engel is 304 pages.

Book of Ivy

Amy Engel

Book of Ivy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Engel

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 family’s survival depended on a secret mission to marry someone you’re supposed to hate? Imagine living in a world rebuilt from ruins, where every choice could change the future. Ivy’s about to discover that the line between friend and enemy is thinner than she ever imagined.

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Family Coming of AgeMoral ComplexityPost-Apocalyptic

Quick Assessment

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, 'Book of Ivy' follows a young girl tasked with a dangerous mission that challenges her loyalty and morality. The story explores themes of power, trust, and identity with some mature content including violence and complex emotional struggles, making it suitable for older middle-grade readers and teens. Parents should note the book contains elements of conflict and suspense that may prompt thoughtful discussions.