What reading level is Deathline?

Deathline by Barbara Annette Steiner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Deathline appropriate for?

Deathline is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Suspense, Threatening Behavior.

What genre is Deathline?

Deathline is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Deathline have any content warnings?

Deathline has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Suspense, Threatening Behavior. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Deathline?

Deathline by Barbara Annette Steiner is 182 pages.

Deathline

Barbara Annette Steiner

Deathline

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Annette Steiner

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The phone rings in the middle of the night, and Erica answers with a steady voice. But the caller’s chilling words freeze her in place—he’s hunting girls, and Erica might be next. Can she stay one step ahead, or is the danger closing in?

Themes

Horror & Ghost StoriesSuspenseCourageTeen Volunteers

Quick Assessment

This suspenseful horror novel follows Erica, a hotline volunteer who receives a terrifying call from a person claiming to be targeting girls. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, the book contains intense suspense and themes of danger that may be unsettling for younger readers. Parents should be aware of the mature content involving threats and fear but will find a story that explores bravery and resilience.