What reading level is Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book)?

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) by Carl Deuker is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) appropriate for?

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book)?

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) is fiction.

Does Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) have any content warnings?

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book)?

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book) by Carl Deuker is 248 pages.

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book)

Carl Deuker

Painting the Black (Avon Flare Book)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Deuker

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The sharp crack of a baseball echoes through the crisp Seattle air, mixing with the scent of freshly cut grass and the hum of a bustling high school. Remy Ward’s world tilts when star athlete Josh Daniels moves in next door, shaking up friendships and dreams during their senior year. Change is in the wind, and nothing will ever feel quite the same.

Themes

Sports & Recreation - BaseballFriendship Coming of AgeSocial Issues - ValuesFiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of new friendships and personal growth during a pivotal senior year at a Seattle high school. It deals with themes of sportsmanship, social values, and self-discovery appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents can expect a story centered on baseball and the challenges of adolescence without intense content.