What reading level is I Touched the Sun II?

I Touched the Sun II by Leah Hayes is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Touched the Sun II appropriate for?

I Touched the Sun II is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is I Touched the Sun II?

I Touched the Sun II is fiction.

Does I Touched the Sun II have any content warnings?

I Touched the Sun II has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

I Touched the Sun II

Leah Hayes

I Touched the Sun II

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Part 1 Prebind Set (Heath Basal Enrichment Collection, Grade 6)

by Leah Hayes

Reading Level 5 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.

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About This Book

He’s told it’s impossible — too far, too hot, too busy. But this brave boy sets off alone to touch the Sun and discovers something incredible: the light inside himself that never goes out. What happens when you meet a cosmic friend who sees the world in a whole new way?

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Science & Nature Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade picture book follows a young boy's imaginative journey to meet the Sun, exploring themes of self-discovery, hope, and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses complex emotions like fear and uncertainty through a warm, poetic narrative. Parents should note the book’s focus on introspection and emotional growth rather than action-driven plot.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety 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.

Book DNA

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Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

William B. Rice

Level 2 Intense

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Details

ISBN: 9780848001353
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Published: August 1989
Type: Fiction