What reading level is My diary from the edge of the world?

My diary from the edge of the world by Jodi Lynn Anderson is at a Level 7-8 reading level (Lexile 1020L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My diary from the edge of the world appropriate for?

My diary from the edge of the world is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is My diary from the edge of the world?

My diary from the edge of the world is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does My diary from the edge of the world have any content warnings?

My diary from the edge of the world has a HootRating of 12LE (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 My diary from the edge of the world?

My diary from the edge of the world by Jodi Lynn Anderson is 432 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

My diary from the edge of the world

Jodi Lynn Anderson

My diary from the edge of the world

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jodi Lynn Anderson

Reading Level 7-8 12LE 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your whole world was filled with dragons, mermaids, and giants? Imagine hopping into a trusty old Winnebago and hitting the road with your family, chasing a magical place where safety might just be possible. But can Gracie protect her little brother in a land full of wonders and dangers?

Themes

FantasyFairy talesFamiliesDiariesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows 12-year-old Gracie Lockwood and her family as they travel across a magical world filled with mythical creatures, seeking a safe haven for her younger brother. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, adventure, and hope through Gracie’s diary entries. The book contains mild fantasy peril but is generally appropriate for its intended audience.

Why we rated My diary from the edge of the world 12LE

My diary from the edge of the world is written at a Level 7-8 reading level with a Lexile measure of 1020L across 432 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My diary from the edge of the world works for readers up to grade 9.5.

We rate My diary from the edge of the world as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, My diary from the edge of the world explores fantasy, fairy tales, families, diaries, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, fairy tales, families.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.