What reading level is Dear sister?

Dear sister by Kate William, Francine Pascal is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dear sister appropriate for?

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

What genre is Dear sister?

Dear sister is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dear sister have any content warnings?

Dear sister has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Dear sister?

Dear sister by Kate William, Francine Pascal is 164 pages.

Dear sister

Kate William, Francine Pascal

Dear sister

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate William, Francine Pascal

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sharp scent of hospital flowers fills the quiet room as Jessica sits by her sister's bedside. Elizabeth's still face looks so different from the lively girl she knows, and Jessica feels a heavy sadness deep inside. Everything feels uncertain now—can things ever be the same again?

Themes

Love & RomanceFamilySchool & EducationSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of family, love, and coping with trauma as Jessica Wakefield faces the emotional turmoil of her twin sister Elizabeth's coma following a motorcycle accident. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively handles grief and guilt without graphic content, making it suitable for young readers dealing with complex emotions.