What reading level is Last Tree Town?

Last Tree Town by Beth Turley is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Last Tree Town appropriate for?

Last Tree Town is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Last Tree Town?

Last Tree Town is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Last Tree Town have any content warnings?

Last Tree Town has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Last Tree Town?

Last Tree Town by Beth Turley is 272 pages.

Last Tree Town

Beth Turley

Last Tree Town

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Turley

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here’s a secret: Cassi’s proud of her Puerto Rican roots, but when people say she doesn’t look like her family, everything starts to feel confusing. She finds a friend in Aaron, the new boy who’s lived in so many tree towns, sharing stories that feel like magic. But then, a hurtful video spreads, and Cassi must figure out if friendship can really last—and that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family MulticulturalPersonal Growth

Quick Assessment

Last Tree Town explores themes of identity, friendship, and personal growth through the story of Cassi, a Puerto Rican girl navigating questions about her heritage and belonging. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel touches on sensitive topics like social exclusion and viral bullying, but handles them with care and emotional depth.