What reading level is Girl from the Sea?

Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Girl from the Sea appropriate for?

Girl from the Sea is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LS (Light — Social). Content flags: Romantic Content, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Girl from the Sea?

Girl from the Sea is nonfiction.

Does Girl from the Sea have any content warnings?

Girl from the Sea has a HootRating of 11LS (Light — Social). Content flags include: Romantic Content, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. 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 from the Sea?

Girl from the Sea by Lee Knox Ostertag is 256 pages.

Girl from the Sea

Lee Knox Ostertag

Girl from the Sea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lee Knox Ostertag

Reading Level 6 11LS 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

Morgan dives into the crashing waves, heart pounding as she races against the tide to keep her secret safe. The island feels small, but the world beyond calls her name louder every day. Just when freedom seems within reach, something unexpected pulls her back—what will she do next?

Themes

Family Romance Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade graphic novel follows fifteen-year-old Morgan as she navigates family dynamics, first love, and the desire to break free from the confines of her small island life. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of identity and growing up with gentle emotional depth and no intense content. It's a thoughtful story about self-discovery and relationships.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LS — Light — Social

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Light ←

Thematic

Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Romantic Content Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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Details

Book Length

256 pages

ISBN: 9781536492149
Pages: 256
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 2021
Type: Nonfiction

Subjects

LoveTeenage GirlsComic Books, StripsLove in AdolescenceSelkiesLesbiansSexual MinoritiesBest FriendsFamiliesIslandsDrowningResuscitationDatingFirst LovesSecrecyMythical AnimalsFriendshipAdolescentesBandes DessinéesAmour Chez L'adolescentLesbiennesMinorités SexuellesAmisFamillesÎlesNoyésRéanimationAmoursPremier AmourSecretAnimaux Fabuleux

People

girls

Places

the ocean