What reading level is Mortal Heart?

Mortal Heart by Margaret Stohl is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Mortal Heart appropriate for?

Mortal Heart is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Mortal Heart?

Mortal Heart is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Mortal Heart have any content warnings?

Mortal Heart 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 Mortal Heart?

Mortal Heart by Margaret Stohl is 32 pages.

Mortal Heart

Margaret Stohl

Mortal Heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Stohl

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Lila Jane is no ordinary girl—she’s a super-smart student who finds a secret message in a magical old book. Then she meets Macon, a mysterious boy with secrets of his own, and together they dive into a world where light and dark mix in surprising ways. But can their friendship survive the dangers that come with such powerful magic?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of Age Adventure Romance

Quick Assessment

This novella explores themes of magic, mystery, and young love through the story of Lila Jane, a gifted student who discovers a hidden magical world with the help of Macon, a boy with a complicated past. Appropriate for early readers aged 5-8, the story includes fantasy elements and mild peril but avoids graphic content. Parents should note some themes of romance and supernatural conflict are present but handled lightly for this age group.