What reading level is Last Chance Joey?

Last Chance Joey by Meredith Resce is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Last Chance Joey appropriate for?

Last Chance Joey is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Last Chance Joey?

Last Chance Joey is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Last Chance Joey have any content warnings?

Last Chance Joey has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Last Chance Joey?

Last Chance Joey by Meredith Resce is 248 pages.

Last Chance Joey

Meredith Resce

Last Chance Joey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Meredith Resce

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Crunch of dry leaves underfoot and the sharp scent of fresh earth fill the air as Joey steps into a world far from the city noise and his old troubles. Here, horses neigh and a garden bursts with colors he’s never seen up close. Amid new friends and unexpected challenges, Joey feels something he’s never felt before—hope.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Adventure Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Joey, a boy sent to live with his great-aunt in the countryside after being expelled from school. The story explores themes of literacy struggles, friendship, and finding acceptance in a new community. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles issues like fitting in, bullying, and personal growth with sensitivity and hope.