What reading level is Darcy?

Darcy by Mary Francis Shura is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Darcy appropriate for?

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

Darcy is fiction — Hurricanes.

Does Darcy have any content warnings?

Darcy 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 Darcy?

Darcy by Mary Francis Shura is 216 pages.

Darcy

Mary Francis Shura

Darcy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Francis Shura

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 if a massive hurricane swept through your town, turning everything upside down? Imagine facing the wild and roaring Galveston Hurricane of 1900, where courage and hope become your strongest shields. Darcy must find her inner strength and discover what truly matters — but will the storm change her forever?

Themes

Historical Adventure Coming of Age FamilyNatural Disaster

Quick Assessment

Set during the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900, this middle-grade novel follows Darcy as she confronts a historic natural disaster. Through her experience, Darcy grows emotionally resilient and learns valuable lessons about self-worth and love. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles themes of natural disaster and personal growth with sensitivity.