What reading level is Lily Dale?

Lily Dale by Wendy Corsi Staub is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lily Dale appropriate for?

Lily Dale is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Mystery, Supernatural Elements.

What genre is Lily Dale?

Lily Dale is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lily Dale have any content warnings?

Lily Dale has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Mystery, Supernatural Elements. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lily Dale?

Lily Dale by Wendy Corsi Staub is 320 pages.

Lily Dale

Wendy Corsi Staub

Lily Dale

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Connecting

by Wendy Corsi Staub

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Have you ever wished you could talk to someone who's gone? Calla can hear spirits, but her mom's spirit is nowhere to be found. When strange signs hint her mom's passing wasn't an accident, Calla dives into a mystery that could change everything she thought she knew.

Themes

Friendship Family MysteryFantasyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Lily Dale follows Calla, a middle-grade reader, as she navigates her newfound ability to communicate with spirits while uncovering unsettling truths about her mother's death. This fantasy mystery explores themes of loss, family secrets, and self-discovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild supernatural elements and emotional moments that may prompt thoughtful discussions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Mystery Supernatural Elements

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

320 pages

ISBN: 9780802787866
Pages: 320
Publisher: Walker Childrens
Published: September 15, 2009
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

LiteratureScience Fiction, Fantasy, Mystery & HorrorScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicPeople & PlacesSocial SituationsFriendshipTeensScience Fiction & FantasyFantasyScience FictionSocial Issues