What reading level is Phantom Hearts?

Phantom Hearts by Rosie Talbot is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Phantom Hearts appropriate for?

Phantom Hearts is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Phantom Hearts?

Phantom Hearts is fiction — Death.

Does Phantom Hearts have any content warnings?

Phantom Hearts has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Phantom Hearts?

Phantom Hearts by Rosie Talbot is 288 pages.

Phantom Hearts

Rosie Talbot

Phantom Hearts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosie Talbot

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

I have a secret: Malia sees ghosts no one else can see. And when a mysterious school bus crash shakes her town, those restless spirits might just be trying to tell her something important — but that's only the beginning.

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Coming of Age MysterySupernaturalRomance

Quick Assessment

Phantom Hearts is a middle-grade graphic novel blending mystery, supernatural elements, and LGBTQ+ themes. It follows sixteen-year-old Malia as she navigates anxiety, uncovers secrets about a tragic bus crash, and explores a new romantic connection with Keezy. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story handles emotional challenges and paranormal topics with warmth and sensitivity.