What reading level is Josh?

Josh by Ivan Southall is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Josh appropriate for?

Josh is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Violence.

Does Josh have any content warnings?

Josh has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Josh?

Josh by Ivan Southall is 225 pages.

Josh

Ivan Southall

Josh

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ivan Southall

Reading Level 6 11ME 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 if you left the busy city for a sleepy village that feels like a wild jungle? Imagine meeting strange new people who don’t always seem friendly, and every choice you make could lead to trouble. Can Josh find a way to stand strong when everything around him starts to unravel?

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipConflict

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Josh as he visits Ryan Creek, a rural village vastly different from his urban home. Josh encounters a cast of complex characters and faces escalating conflicts over a short visit, culminating in a serious confrontation. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of identity, principles, and the challenges of fitting in, with some depictions of violence that parents should be aware of.