House That Wasn't There

Elana K. Arnold

Cover of House That Wasn't There

House That Wasn't There

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elana K. Arnold

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

After his favorite walnut tree is chopped down, Alder feels lost until he meets the new girl next door. Together, they uncover surprising links that spark a special bond and help them heal. Their friendship brings new hope and magic to their neighborhood.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
5

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

288 pages
57,545 words
6h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
9780062937063
Pages
288
Publisher
Walden Pond Press
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
57,545
Read-Aloud
~6h 24m
Text Density
Standard