What reading level is Hope?

Hope by LouAnn Bigge Gaeddert is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hope appropriate for?

Hope is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Hope have any content warnings?

Hope 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 Hope?

Hope by LouAnn Bigge Gaeddert is 165 pages.

Hope

LouAnn Bigge Gaeddert

Hope

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by LouAnn Bigge Gaeddert

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

Here's a secret: Hope and John, two orphans, find themselves in a mysterious community where everyone lives differently. The Shakers' world is full of surprising rules and peaceful routines, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

OrphansHistoricalCommunityFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1851, this historical fiction follows orphans Hope and John as they join a Shaker community, revealing a unique way of life centered on simplicity and harmony. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it gently explores themes of belonging and adaptation with minimal conflict.