What reading level is Notes on a near-life experience?

Notes on a near-life experience by Olivia Birdsall is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Notes on a near-life experience appropriate for?

Notes on a near-life experience is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is Notes on a near-life experience?

Notes on a near-life experience is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Notes on a near-life experience have any content warnings?

Notes on a near-life experience has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — 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 Notes on a near-life experience?

Notes on a near-life experience by Olivia Birdsall is 257 pages.

Notes on a near-life experience

Olivia Birdsall

Notes on a near-life experience

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Olivia Birdsall

Reading Level 6 11IE 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

What happens when your family starts to fall apart right before your eyes? Mia feels like she's drifting through her own life as her parents argue and then separate. But why is her brother acting so strangely, and what will her new bond with his best friend mean for everything?

Themes

FamilyBrothers and sistersDivorcePsychotherapyFamily problemsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional challenges of family separation through the eyes of fifteen-year-old Mia. It sensitively addresses themes of divorce, sibling dynamics, and counseling, making it appropriate for readers aged 9-12 who may be experiencing similar family changes. Parents should be aware of the book's focus on family conflict and mental health topics, presented in an accessible and thoughtful way.