What reading level is Cost of Living?

Cost of Living by Rachel Ward is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cost of Living appropriate for?

Cost of Living is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Cost of Living?

Cost of Living is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does Cost of Living have any content warnings?

Cost of Living has a HootRating of 12ME (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 Cost of Living?

Cost of Living by Rachel Ward is 326 pages.

Cost of Living

Rachel Ward

Cost of Living

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Ward

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 someone you thought you knew did something terrible? Imagine Bea, a checkout girl, stepping up to solve a mystery that’s shaking her whole town. But as she digs deeper, danger lurks closer than she ever expected.

Themes

Adventure MysteryCourageCommunity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Bea, a determined young girl who investigates a serious crime in her community. While the story involves themes of mystery and danger, it is suitable for ages 9-12 with some intense moments of suspense and mild peril. Parents should note the presence of a violent attack as a plot catalyst, but the narrative focuses mainly on courage and problem-solving.