What reading level is Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing)?

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) by Amanda Bader is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) appropriate for?

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing)?

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) have any content warnings?

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing)?

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing) by Amanda Bader is 165 pages.

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing)

Amanda Bader

Havana Nights (Dirty Dancing)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amanda Bader

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Katey’s feet hit the dance floor as music pulses through the Havana night. She’s far from St. Louis, surrounded by new faces and the rhythm of a city alive with secrets. Suddenly, Javier pulls her into a whirlwind of steps—and everything is about to change.

Themes

HistoricalLove & RomancePerforming Arts - DanceFriendshipCultural Exploration

Quick Assessment

Set in 1958 Havana, this middle-grade novel follows Katey Miller as she adjusts to a new life after moving from St. Louis. Through her friendship with Javier, a passionate dancer and waiter, Katey explores Cuban culture and dance, offering young readers a historical glimpse alongside themes of friendship and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild cultural and historical references without intense conflict.