What reading level is Dreamrider?

Dreamrider by Barry Jonsberg is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Dreamrider appropriate for?

Dreamrider is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Bullying.

What genre is Dreamrider?

Dreamrider is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dreamrider have any content warnings?

Dreamrider has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dreamrider?

Dreamrider by Barry Jonsberg is 228 pages.

Dreamrider

Barry Jonsberg

Dreamrider

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barry Jonsberg

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Michael ducks as a harsh shout flies across the room, the weight of his father's words pressing down on him. At school, whispers and stares follow his every step, but in his dreams, he finds control—until those dreams begin to bleed into reality. What happens when the line between sleep and waking blurs?

Themes

Coming of AgeEmotionsSocial ProblemsDreamsYoung Adult Fiction

Quick Assessment

This novel follows Michael, a teenager dealing with bullying and emotional abuse from his father, who seeks refuge in lucid dreaming. As his dreams start to affect real life, the story explores themes of trauma, emotional struggles, and coping mechanisms. Recommended for ages 13 and up due to mature themes involving child abuse and social challenges.