What reading level is If I Stay?

If I Stay by Gayle Forman is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is If I Stay appropriate for?

If I Stay is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is If I Stay?

If I Stay is fiction — Cellists.

Does If I Stay have any content warnings?

If I Stay has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — 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 If I Stay?

If I Stay by Gayle Forman is 208 pages.

If I Stay

Gayle Forman

If I Stay

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gayle Forman

Reading Level 6 11IE 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

What would you do if one moment you were playing your cello, and the next, you were floating between life and death? Mia faces an impossible choice after a terrible accident takes her family away. Will she find the strength to stay or let go?

Themes

DeathFamilyMusiciansComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 17-year-old Mia, a talented cellist who, after a tragic car accident that kills her family, lies in a coma grappling with the decision to live or die. The story sensitively explores themes of grief, family, and identity, making it suitable for mature readers aged 9-12 who can handle emotional and thought-provoking content. Parents should be aware of the serious subject matter involving death and loss.