What reading level is Letters from a new home?

Letters from a new home by Anne M. Castagliola is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Letters from a new home appropriate for?

Letters from a new home is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Letters from a new home?

Letters from a new home is fiction — Alaska.

Does Letters from a new home have any content warnings?

Letters from a new home has a HootRating of 7LE (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 Letters from a new home?

Letters from a new home by Anne M. Castagliola is 16 pages.

Letters from a new home

Anne M. Castagliola

Letters from a new home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne M. Castagliola

Illustrated by Becklund, Julie, illustrator

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Ashley is the bravest kid you’ll meet—she moves all the way to Alaska and still keeps her best friendship alive with letters! Her stories show how new places can be scary but also full of exciting surprises, and why staying connected matters more than ever.

Themes

Friendship FamilyPetsJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores themes of friendship, change, and adaptation through the letters exchanged between two young girls living far apart. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently addresses the emotions involved in moving and making new homes without any intense content. The story encourages empathy and communication in a relatable way for young readers.