What reading level is Edgewater?

Edgewater by Courtney Sheinmel is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Edgewater appropriate for?

Edgewater is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Family Change, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Edgewater?

Edgewater is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Edgewater have any content warnings?

Edgewater has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Family Change, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Edgewater?

Edgewater by Courtney Sheinmel is 317 pages.

Edgewater

Courtney Sheinmel

Edgewater

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Courtney Sheinmel

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

The creak of old floorboards echoes through the dusty halls of Edgewater, a mansion that smells of forgotten memories and whispered secrets. Lorrie tries to hide the cracks in her life, but when Charlie arrives, his polished world clashes with hers in surprising ways. Their hidden truths are tangled together, waiting to be uncovered.

Themes

FamilySocial IssuesFriendship Coming of AgeHorsesEquestrian

Quick Assessment

Edgewater follows Lorrie, a middle-grade girl living with her unpredictable aunt in a rundown mansion, as she navigates complex family secrets alongside Charlie, the son of a senator. This novel explores themes of family instability, social challenges, and trust, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the story includes emotional themes surrounding family difficulties and social dynamics.