What reading level is Jemma and the Mermaid's Call?

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call by Laura VonDracek is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Jemma and the Mermaid's Call appropriate for?

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LS (Light — Social).

What genre is Jemma and the Mermaid's Call?

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call is fiction.

Does Jemma and the Mermaid's Call have any content warnings?

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call has a HootRating of 10LS (Light — Social). 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.

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call

Laura VonDracek

Jemma and the Mermaid's Call

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura VonDracek

Reading Level 5 10LS 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jemma swims fast through the shimmering coral, her heart pounding as she senses something wrong in the water. Suddenly, a shadow looms—a massive island of trash blocking the sunlight and choking the sea! Can Jemma and her friends find a way to save their home before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Science & NatureEnvironmental AwarenessCommunity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Jemma, a lively mermaid who discovers a growing problem of ocean pollution threatening her underwater world. The story introduces young readers to environmental awareness and community action in a hopeful and age-appropriate way. Suitable for ages 9-12, it features themes of teamwork and conservation without intense conflict or distressing content.