What reading level is Ecstasia?

Ecstasia by Francesca Lia Block is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ecstasia appropriate for?

Ecstasia is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Ecstasia?

Ecstasia is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Ecstasia have any content warnings?

Ecstasia has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ecstasia?

Ecstasia by Francesca Lia Block is 196 pages.

Ecstasia

Francesca Lia Block

Ecstasia

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francesca Lia Block

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

Calliope's visions pull her deep into Under, a shadowy place where the Old Ones disappear to fade away. Rafe follows, searching for the mysterious Doctor who can bring back the dead. But what they find might change everything they thought they knew about magic and music—and danger is closing in fast.

Themes

MusicFantasy World-Building Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

Ecstasia is a middle-grade fantasy adventure featuring a magical band navigating a vibrant city where aging is forbidden. The story explores themes of loss and hope as siblings journey into a mysterious underworld seeking a way to heal their family’s pain. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and emotional moments appropriate for middle graders.