What reading level is Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny?

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny by Cathy Hopkins is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny appropriate for?

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny?

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny is fiction — Charity.

Does Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny have any content warnings?

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny?

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny by Cathy Hopkins is 160 pages.

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny

Cathy Hopkins

Mates, Dates and Diamond Destiny

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cathy Hopkins

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Nesta thought charity work would be a fun way to meet boys, but it turns out to changes her heart in ways she never expected. When William challenges everything she believes about herself, Nesta's world flips upside down — and that’s when real adventure begins.

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeConduct of LifeSocial Awareness

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship, personal growth, and social awareness through Nesta's journey in charity work. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses the challenges of self-discovery and forming meaningful relationships with light emotional depth and positive messages about empathy and responsibility.