What reading level is Islanders, Vol. 2?

Islanders, Vol. 2 by Katherine Applegate is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Islanders, Vol. 2 appropriate for?

Islanders, Vol. 2 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Islanders, Vol. 2?

Islanders, Vol. 2 is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Islanders, Vol. 2 have any content warnings?

Islanders, Vol. 2 has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — 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 Islanders, Vol. 2?

Islanders, Vol. 2 by Katherine Applegate is 464 pages.

Islanders, Vol. 2

Katherine Applegate

Islanders, Vol. 2

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Nina Won't Tell and Ben's In Love

by Katherine Applegate

Reading Level 8 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Nina has carried a big one all to herself for years, and it’s about to change everything. When her sister and Ben split up, Nina wonders if she should finally take a chance on love — but can she risk telling the truth? That’s only the beginning.

Themes

FamilyLoveSocial CustomsSistersChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Nina as she navigates complex feelings about her sister’s breakup and her own hidden secret. The story explores themes of family, love, and honesty, appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book deals with social customs around dating and the emotional challenges of keeping personal secrets.