What reading level is Otherwise known as Possum?

Otherwise known as Possum by Maria D. Laso is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Otherwise known as Possum appropriate for?

Otherwise known as Possum is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Romantic Content.

What genre is Otherwise known as Possum?

Otherwise known as Possum is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Otherwise known as Possum have any content warnings?

Otherwise known as Possum has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Romantic Content. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Otherwise known as Possum?

Otherwise known as Possum by Maria D. Laso is 228 pages (approximately 49,044 words).

Otherwise known as Possum

Maria D. Laso

Otherwise known as Possum

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maria D. Laso

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

After losing her mother, Possum starts attending school determined to show she already knows it all from her mom’s homeschooling. But her plan gets tricky when her teacher develops feelings for her dad, making Possum’s school life more complicated than she expected.

Themes

FamilyGriefSchoolsFathers and DaughtersJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, divorce & family change, romantic content. Written for readers ages 9-12.