What reading level is Of Neptune?

Of Neptune by Anna Banks is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 680L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Of Neptune appropriate for?

Of Neptune is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Of Neptune?

Of Neptune is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Of Neptune have any content warnings?

Of Neptune has a HootRating of 8LE (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 Of Neptune?

Of Neptune by Anna Banks is 330 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Of Neptune

Anna Banks

Of Neptune

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anna Banks

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The salty spray of the ocean fills the air as waves crash against hidden shores. Emma and Galen’s hearts beat with secrets and dreams beneath the shimmering surface, but a mysterious Syrena from the past stirs the waters—and their world—forever. Can love hold strong when old shadows rise from the depths?

Themes

FantasyLoveTeenage girlsAdventureMermaids/Mermen

Quick Assessment

This fantasy novel concludes the Syrena trilogy, following Emma and Galen as they face challenges to their kingdom and relationship. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of love and adventure with gentle fantasy elements involving mermen and mythical sea creatures. Parents should know the story includes mild tension but remains age-appropriate for young audiences.

Why we rated Of Neptune 8LE

Of Neptune is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 680L across 330 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Of Neptune works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Of Neptune as 8LE ("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, Of Neptune explores fantasy, love, teenage girls, adventure, and mermaids/mermen — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, love, teenage girls.