What reading level is Other Side of Summer?

Other Side of Summer by Emily Gale is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Other Side of Summer appropriate for?

Other Side of Summer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Other Side of Summer?

Other Side of Summer is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Other Side of Summer have any content warnings?

Other Side of Summer has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Other Side of Summer?

Other Side of Summer by Emily Gale is 336 pages.

Other Side of Summer

Emily Gale

Other Side of Summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Gale

Reading Level 7 12ME 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The salty breeze carries the soft strum of a guitar, whispering secrets from a past Summer can't quite reach. Her brother’s music feels like a bridge between worlds, pulling her through the quiet sadness that fills her days. With each note she plays, a flicker of magic sparks hope in her heart, but the journey to heal has only just begun.

Themes

FamilyGriefHealingMagic RealismComing of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores a young girl's journey through grief after the loss of her brother, set against the backdrop of a family move to Australia. It gently addresses themes of loss, family dynamics, and healing, with a subtle touch of magical realism. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a sensitive portrayal of coping with tragedy and change.