What reading level is Freefalling?

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

What age is Freefalling appropriate for?

Freefalling is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Freefalling?

Freefalling is fiction — English fiction.

Does Freefalling have any content warnings?

Freefalling has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, 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 Freefalling?

Freefalling by Shelley Davidow is 108 pages.

Freefalling

Shelley Davidow

Freefalling

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shelley Davidow

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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

Christopher is both bigger than life and as small as a tiny shell on the beach, and figuring out how to be like him is the biggest puzzle yet. Their magical childhood in Cape Town hides a world full of secrets and challenges that change everything. What happens when friendship turns into something even deeper, in a place where the world isn’t fair?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Multicultural Romance Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Set in Cape Town, South Africa, this middle-grade novel explores the friendship and emerging love between two children against the backdrop of a divided society. It offers a thoughtful look at cultural and social complexities appropriate for ages 9-12, with themes of friendship, identity, and social division. Parents should be aware that the story touches on racial and societal challenges in a historical context.