What reading level is Rats In The Trees?

Rats In The Trees by Jess Mowry is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rats In The Trees appropriate for?

Rats In The Trees is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Gangs, Mild Peril.

What genre is Rats In The Trees?

Rats In The Trees is fiction — Fiction.

Does Rats In The Trees have any content warnings?

Rats In The Trees has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Gangs, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Rats In The Trees?

Rats In The Trees by Jess Mowry is 162 pages.

Rats In The Trees

Jess Mowry

Rats In The Trees

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Stories

by Jess Mowry

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What if moving to a new city meant diving into a world where skateboards, rap slang, and street gangs rule the streets? Imagine Robby, just thirteen, trying to chase his dream of living by the ocean while navigating the risky life with the Animals. Can he find his place without losing himself?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Multicultural Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Robby as he moves to Oakland and becomes involved with a local street gang called the Animals. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the challenges of urban life, including gang culture and peer pressure. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains realistic depictions of gang influence and mild peril, offering opportunities for discussions about choices and consequences.