What reading level is Reed's Beach?

Reed's Beach by Bret Lott is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Reed's Beach appropriate for?

Reed's Beach is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Death of a Child, Grief, Family Conflict.

What genre is Reed's Beach?

Reed's Beach is fiction — Fiction.

Does Reed's Beach have any content warnings?

Reed's Beach has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Death of a Child, Grief, Family Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Reed's Beach?

Reed's Beach by Bret Lott is 352 pages.

Reed's Beach

Bret Lott

Reed's Beach

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

REED'S BEACH

by Bret Lott

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

They thought the happiest moments with their son would last forever, but one sudden accident changed everything. Now, Hugh and Laura face a storm of grief that threatens to tear them apart. What secret could Laura be keeping that might save or shatter their family?

Themes

FamilyLoss & GriefMarriageSecretsEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

Reed's Beach explores the profound grief of parents who lose their young child in a tragic accident and the impact on their marriage. Set against a New Jersey backdrop, the story handles themes of loss, healing, and family secrets with emotional depth suitable for mature middle-grade readers. Parents should note the book deals with intense emotional content around death and family struggles.