What reading level is Edgeland?

Edgeland by Jake Halpern is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Edgeland appropriate for?

Edgeland is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Loss & Grief.

What genre is Edgeland?

Edgeland is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Edgeland have any content warnings?

Edgeland has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Edgeland?

Edgeland by Jake Halpern is 260 pages.

Edgeland

Jake Halpern

Edgeland

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jake Halpern

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp scent of smoke curls through the cool night air as Wren and Alec tread softly on the cracked stones of Edgeland. Around them, whispers of the past mingle with the rustle of unseen wings, hinting at secrets long buried. When a sudden pull drags them into the swirling Drain, they discover a world that changes everything they thought they knew.

Themes

AdventureOrphansFantasyFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Edgeland follows the story of two orphaned friends, Wren and Alec, who live in a mysterious place where the dead are prepared for their journey to the afterlife. When they are unexpectedly drawn into an unknown realm called the Drain, they encounter extraordinary challenges that test their courage and friendship. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this fantasy adventure explores themes of loss, bravery, and discovery without intense violence or mature content.