What reading level is Dawn on the Coast?

Dawn on the Coast by Ann M. Martin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dawn on the Coast appropriate for?

Dawn on the Coast is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is Dawn on the Coast?

Dawn on the Coast is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dawn on the Coast have any content warnings?

Dawn on the Coast has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dawn on the Coast?

Dawn on the Coast by Ann M. Martin is 194 pages.

Dawn on the Coast

Ann M. Martin

Dawn on the Coast

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Salt air fills the breeze as waves crash against the sunny California shore. Dawn feels the warm sand between her toes and tastes her favorite seaside treats, but a tug at her heart reminds her of home far away. Can she find a new place to belong while holding on to the friends and family she loves?

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of AgeDivorce & Family ChangeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel adaptation of Ann M. Martin's story follows Dawn as she visits California, grappling with family changes after her brother moves in with their dad. It's a gentle middle-grade fiction exploring themes of divorce, belonging, and friendship, suitable for ages 9-12. The story offers a sensitive look at family dynamics without intense conflict.