What reading level is Possum summer?

Possum summer by Jen K. Blom is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 700L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Possum summer?

Possum summer is fiction — Dogs.

Possum summer

Jen K. Blom

Possum summer

Q: What age is Possum summer appropriate for?

Possum summer is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Divorce & Family Change, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Q: Does Possum summer have any content warnings?

Possum summer has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Divorce & Family Change, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jen K. Blom

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

P, an eleven-year-old girl nicknamed Princess but wishing for a different name, dreams of having a pet on her Oklahoma farm. While her father is away serving in Iraq, she forms a special bond with an orphaned opossum named Ike, learning about love, trust, and the challenge of letting go. This tender tale explores family ties and the emotional journey of growing up amidst difficult circumstances.

Themes

Family Coming of Age FriendshipAnimalsEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: divorce & family change, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.