What reading level is Carousel of progress?

Carousel of progress by Katherine Tanney is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Carousel of progress appropriate for?

Carousel of progress is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Carousel of progress?

Carousel of progress is fiction — Fiction.

Does Carousel of progress have any content warnings?

Carousel of progress 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 Carousel of progress?

Carousel of progress by Katherine Tanney is 262 pages.

Carousel of progress

Katherine Tanney

Carousel of progress

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Katherine Tanney

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 happens when everything you thought you knew about your family starts to change? Meredith Herman is just fourteen, living in the wild world of 1978 Los Angeles, where disco, diets, and drama swirl all around her. As her parents' marriage falls apart and new secrets unfold, Meredith faces the biggest questions about love and loyalty — but how will it all end?

Themes

Family Coming of AgeDivorce & Family ChangeHistorical Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Meredith Herman, a 14-year-old navigating her parents' divorce amid the vibrant and challenging backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles. It sensitively explores family dynamics, particularly mother-daughter relationships, and the emotional upheaval of separation, while also capturing the era's cultural flavor. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles themes of family change and identity with humor and heart.