What reading level is Edge?

Edge by Michael Cadnum is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Edge appropriate for?

Edge is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Edge is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Edge have any content warnings?

Edge has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Edge?

Edge by Michael Cadnum is 215 pages.

Edge

Michael Cadnum

Edge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Cadnum

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

What happens when the safe world you know starts to crack? Zachary's life shifts as violence edges closer, turning everyday moments into challenges he never expected. Can he find a way to stand strong when everything feels like it’s falling apart?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Social JusticeJuvenile FictionLaw & Crime

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the impact of violence and family change on a teenage boy living with his divorced mother in California. Suitable for ages 13-18, it thoughtfully addresses social themes related to growing up amid difficult circumstances. Parents should note the presence of realistic depictions of violence and family dynamics.