What reading level is If Only?

If Only by Richard Paul Evans is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is If Only?

If Only is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is If Only?

If Only by Richard Paul Evans is 280 pages.

If Only

Richard Paul Evans

If Only

Q: What age is If Only appropriate for?

If Only is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Emotional: Physical & Emotional Abuse, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness.

Q: Does If Only have any content warnings?

If Only has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Emotional: Physical & Emotional Abuse, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Previously published as 'Grace'

by Richard Paul Evans

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

Find on Amazon

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

About This Book

What if moving to a new place meant everything could change? Eric meets Grace, a mysterious girl hiding behind the burger joint, and decides to keep her secret safe. But when secrets and fears from the outside world start closing in, will their friendship survive?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship RomanceSocial ThemesRunaways

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores themes of family struggles, runaway youth, and the challenges of trust and love during difficult times. Set against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile Crisis, it sensitively portrays emotional and physical abuse, as well as the complexities of teen relationships. Recommended for ages 13 and up due to mature themes and realistic depictions of hardship.