What reading level is Dear Del?

Dear Del by Alison Prince is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dear Del appropriate for?

Dear Del is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Dear Del?

Dear Del is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Dear Del have any content warnings?

Dear Del has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Dear Del?

Dear Del by Alison Prince is 176 pages.

Dear Del

Alison Prince

Dear Del

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alison Prince

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

The salty breeze stings your cheeks as the waves crash loudly against the rocky shore of Broray. Fran’s heart races when Della arrives—dressed all in black and hiding secrets behind a scowl. What’s with the mysterious blue D’s sprayed everywhere? And when Della tumbles down Devil’s Leap, everything changes—can they trust each other before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel tells the story of Fran, a girl on the island of Broray, whose summer takes a turn when Della, a troubled and withdrawn visitor from Glasgow, arrives. The story explores themes of friendship, trust, and emotional healing, with mild peril related to a fall on a dangerous mountain. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains realistic emotional challenges but no graphic content.