What reading level is Girl Called Blue?

Girl Called Blue by Shawna Railey is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Girl Called Blue appropriate for?

Girl Called Blue is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Girl Called Blue?

Girl Called Blue is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Girl Called Blue have any content warnings?

Girl Called Blue 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 Girl Called Blue?

Girl Called Blue by Shawna Railey is 240 pages.

Girl Called Blue

Shawna Railey

Girl Called Blue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shawna Railey

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Blue’s yard is a mess, her brothers are driving her crazy, and the witchy neighbor just trashed everything again. She’s got a plan to get even—and maybe even get ahead—but then she stumbles upon something no one expected in the attic. What will Blue do with the secret she’s just uncovered?

Themes

FamilyGriefFriendship Coming of Age Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old Blue Warren as she navigates life after the loss of her mother, surrounded by her three brothers and a busy father. With humor and heart, the story explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and resilience, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the book sensitively addresses loss and emotional growth but contains no intense or graphic content.