What reading level is Camilla?

Camilla by Madeleine L'Engle is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Camilla appropriate for?

Camilla is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, First Love, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Camilla?

Camilla is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Camilla have any content warnings?

Camilla has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, First Love, 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 Camilla?

Camilla by Madeleine L'Engle is 272 pages.

Camilla

Madeleine L'Engle

Camilla

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Madeleine L'Engle

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crisp winter air smells of snow and secrets as Camilla steps into a world she’s never known. Her cozy Upper East Side life is cracking, but meeting Frank opens her eyes to new friendships and dreams as vast as the stars. Together, they explore what it means to grow up, love, and find strength inside themselves.

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipLove & RomanceAdventure

Quick Assessment

Camilla is a coming-of-age story about a fifteen-year-old girl navigating the challenges of her parents' separation while discovering new perspectives through her friendship with Frank. Set in an urban environment, the novel explores themes of family change, first love, and self-discovery appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. The book gently addresses emotional topics such as divorce and identity without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change First Love Identity & Self-Discovery

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

272 pages

ISBN: 9780312561321
Pages: 272
Publisher: Square Fish
Published: October 27, 2009
Type: Fiction

Genres

Young Adult Fiction

Subjects

Authors & Illustrators, A-ZL'Engle, MadeleineLiteraturePeople & PlacesFamily LifeTeensAuthors, A-ZLiterature & FictionLove & RomanceFamily ProblemsComing of AgeParent and ChildInterpersonal RelationsInquisitionReligiaoInquisicio NNew York

Places

New York (N.Y.)