What reading level is Deep Water?

Deep Water by Watt Key is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Deep Water appropriate for?

Deep Water is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MP (Moderate — Physical).

What genre is Deep Water?

Deep Water is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Deep Water have any content warnings?

Deep Water has a HootRating of 11MP (Moderate — Physical). 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 Deep Water?

Deep Water by Watt Key is 272 pages.

Deep Water

Watt Key

Deep Water

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Watt Key

Reading Level 6 11MP 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 simple dive turned into a fight for survival? Imagine being trapped far from shore, with only an old oil rig as your refuge. Can Julie and her companion escape before the dangers of the deep catch up to them?

Themes

Adventure Survival Family Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

Deep Water is a middle-grade adventure novel that follows 12-year-old Julie as she and a companion face unexpected survival challenges after a scuba diving accident near an abandoned oil rig. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, bravery, and resilience without graphic content. Parents should note the presence of mild peril and survival situations that add excitement and tension.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Moderate ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

272 pages

ISBN: 9780374306540
Pages: 272
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Byr)
Published: Apr 17, 2018
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureSurvival StoriesFamilyScience & NatureEnvironmentPeople & PlacesMexicoSports & RecreationWater SportsSocial ThemesFriendshipSurvivalAdventure and AdventurersFamily Life