What reading level is House of Dance?

House of Dance by Beth Kephart is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is House of Dance appropriate for?

House of Dance is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is House of Dance?

House of Dance is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does House of Dance have any content warnings?

House of Dance 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 House of Dance?

House of Dance by Beth Kephart is 263 pages.

House of Dance

Beth Kephart

House of Dance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Kephart

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

Rosie slips through the door of the dance studio, the music swirling around her like a secret. Her grandfather's smile flickers in her mind as she steps onto the floor, heart pounding. Suddenly, everything changes—can dance really mend a family on the edge of breaking?

Themes

GrandfathersCancerBallroom dancingMothers and daughtersFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fifteen-year-old Rosie as she navigates the emotional challenges of her grandfather's terminal illness. Amidst family strain, she discovers a local dance studio that becomes a source of hope and connection. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story sensitively explores themes of illness, family bonds, and healing through ballroom dancing.