What reading level is Burning up?

Burning up by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Burning up appropriate for?

Burning up is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Burning up?

Burning up is fiction — Racism.

Does Burning up have any content warnings?

Burning up has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Burning up?

Burning up by Caroline B. Cooney is 230 pages (approximately 53,665 words).

Burning up

Caroline B. Cooney

Burning up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Macey Clare enjoys life in her charming Connecticut town, especially visiting her grandparents and meeting Austin, a new neighbor. When a school project leads her to uncover the mysterious past of a burned barn nearby, she stumbles upon hidden truths that challenge everything she thought she knew about her community and loved ones. Facing these revelations, Macey must decide how to confront the shadows of history and their impact on today.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Social Justice Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.