What reading level is Linger?

Linger by M. E. Kerr is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Linger appropriate for?

Linger is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Linger?

Linger is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Linger have any content warnings?

Linger has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — 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 Linger?

Linger by M. E. Kerr is 224 pages.

Linger

M. E. Kerr

Linger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by M. E. Kerr

Illustrated by Greg Harlin

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Gary stares across the busy restaurant, the clatter of dishes and chatter filling the air, but his mind is miles away—his brother's just left for the Persian Gulf. The familiar walls suddenly feel different, and secrets start to surface that could change everything. What will Gary discover about his family and town as the world outside shifts?

Themes

HistoricalMilitary & WarsPrejudice & RacismFamilySocial Themes

Quick Assessment

Linger follows sixteen-year-old Gary as he navigates family and community changes after his brother enlists and deploys to the Persian Gulf. Set in a small Pennsylvania town, the story explores themes of military impact, prejudice, and social dynamics appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the historical and social themes around war and racism, presented thoughtfully for ages 9-12.