What reading level is Loss?

Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Loss appropriate for?

Loss is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fantasy Violence, Illness & Injury, Bullying.

Loss is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Loss have any content warnings?

Loss has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fantasy Violence, Illness & Injury, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Loss?

Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler is 272 pages.

Loss

Jackie Morse Kessler

Loss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jackie Morse Kessler

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

The sharp scent of sickness fills the air as Billy’s bow hums with a strange, chilling power. Suddenly, the boy who was always picked on becomes a Rider of the Apocalypse, wielding a weapon that can spread disease with a single shot. Now, with the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Billy faces a terrifying challenge that stirs something deep inside him.

Themes

BullyingSelf-esteemTime TravelFantasy World-Building Adventure

Quick Assessment

Loss is the third book in the Riders of the Apocalypse series and follows a bullied 15-year-old who is forced to become Pestilence, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The story explores themes of bullying, self-esteem, and responsibility as Billy grapples with dangerous powers and the consequences of his actions. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it contains fantasy violence and intense themes related to illness and moral choices.