What reading level is Kyle finds her way?

Kyle finds her way by Susie Salom is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kyle finds her way appropriate for?

Kyle finds her way is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Kyle finds her way?

Kyle finds her way is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Kyle finds her way have any content warnings?

Kyle finds her way has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Kyle finds her way?

Kyle finds her way by Susie Salom is 248 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Kyle finds her way

Susie Salom

Kyle finds her way

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susie Salom

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The sharp clang of lockers slamming fills the bustling hallway as Kyle steps into a brand-new school. She feels the buzz of whispers and the sting of stares when she stands up for Marcy, her deaf classmate. Navigating new friends, tricky bullies, and a big competition, Kyle’s year is full of surprises and tough choices that will shape her story.

Themes

Deaf childrenBrothers and sistersMiddle schoolsBullyingFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Kyle as she starts sixth grade at a new school separate from her twin brother. When she defends a deaf classmate from bullying, Kyle’s year becomes filled with challenges including navigating friendships, school rivalries, and preparing for a regional competition. The story explores themes of acceptance, sibling relationships, and standing up against bullies, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12.

Why we rated Kyle finds her way 9LE

Kyle finds her way is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 248 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kyle finds her way works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Kyle finds her way as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Kyle finds her way explores deaf children, brothers and sisters, middle schools, bullying, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about deaf children, brothers and sisters, middle schools.