What reading level is Chasing Destiny, A Western Story?

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story by Stephen Overholser is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Chasing Destiny, A Western Story appropriate for?

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Family Conflict.

What genre is Chasing Destiny, A Western Story?

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story is fiction — Fiction.

Does Chasing Destiny, A Western Story have any content warnings?

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Family Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Chasing Destiny, A Western Story?

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story by Stephen Overholser is 226 pages.

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story

Stephen Overholser

Chasing Destiny, A Western Story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Library Edition

by Stephen Overholser

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if a brave woman steps into the dusty trails of the Wild West to solve a mystery no one else dares to touch? Imagine uncovering secrets about a murdered rancher and missing money, all while fighting to clear your family’s name. But what dangers lie ahead as she chases destiny?

Themes

WesternMystery Family Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

Chasing Destiny is a Western-themed young adult novel about a young woman determined to solve the murder of a rancher and recover missing payroll money, while defending her father and brother from suspicion. Suitable for teens ages 13-18, it explores themes of family loyalty and justice within a suspenseful mystery set in the Old West. The story features moderate conflict and some peril but is appropriate for middle to high school readers interested in historical Western fiction.