What reading level is P?

P by Andrew Lewis Conn is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is P appropriate for?

P is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Romantic Content, Mild Language.

Does P have any content warnings?

P has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Romantic Content, Mild Language. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

P by Andrew Lewis Conn is 365 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Andrew Lewis Conn

P

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrew Lewis Conn

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 sharp scent of wet pavement mixes with the distant hum of city life as two unlikely friends step into a world full of surprises. Their journey twists through noisy streets and quiet corners, where every sound and shadow tells a story. Amid the buzz, they discover what it means to belong and to be brave.

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship AdventureSeparation (Psychology)

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the lives of two young boys navigating the challenges of city life, including themes of separation and self-discovery. Written with a lyrical and postmodern style, it includes mature content, such as romantic elements and some raunchy language, which may be more suitable for older readers within the 9-12 age range. Parents should consider their child's sensitivity to these themes before sharing this book.

Why we rated P 12ME

P is written at a Level 7 reading level across 365 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, P works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate P as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Romantic Content, Mild Language.

Thematically, P explores coming of age, friendship, adventure, and separation (psychology) — 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 coming of age, friendship, adventure.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.