What reading level is Emily?

Emily by Emily Smucker is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Emily appropriate for?

Emily is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Emily is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Emily have any content warnings?

Emily has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Emily?

Emily by Emily Smucker is 170 pages.

Emily

Emily Smucker

Emily

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

My True Story of Chronic Illness and Missing Out On Life

by Emily Smucker

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Emily has always been the kid who’s sick more than healthy, but this year, her dizziness and stomachaches aren’t going away. When she’s diagnosed with a rare illness that changes everything, she faces a tough choice: let the sickness define her or fight for the life she dreams of. Her journey shows how courage can come from the hardest places.

Themes

Health and IllnessComing of AgeResilienceFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Emily, a teenager diagnosed with the rare and incurable West Nile virus, who struggles with chronic illness and its impact on her life and future. The story sensitively explores themes of health challenges, resilience, and identity, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the emotional depth as Emily navigates her diagnosis and the limitations it brings.