What reading level is Joey?

Joey by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Joey is nonfiction — Animals.

Joey

Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

Joey

Q: What age is Joey appropriate for?

Joey is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Abuse & Neglect, Emotional: Trauma & Recovery, Physical/Safety: Starvation, Emotional: Emotional Wounding.

Q: Does Joey have any content warnings?

Joey has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Abuse & Neglect, Emotional: Trauma & Recovery, Physical/Safety: Starvation, Emotional: Emotional Wounding. 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

by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Joey, a once-glorious Appaloosa, suffers terrible mistreatment until a rescue group saves him from near death. Blind and starved, he finds a new home at Hope Reins, a special ranch where children who have faced hardship learn to heal through caring for rescued animals. Together, they discover the power of kindness and hope.

Themes

Animal RescueHealing & RecoveryFriendship FamilyEmotional GrowthResilience

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: abuse & neglect, emotional: trauma & recovery, physical/safety: starvation. Written for readers ages 9-12.