Right As Rain
Lindsey Stoddard
Right As Rain
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lindsey Stoddard
The text is written at a 7th 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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Rain carries a secret so heavy, it could change everything her family believes. Moving to the bustling city of New York feels like a fresh start, but the shadows of the past follow her everywhere. How long can she keep the truth buried before it grows too big to hide?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Right As Rain explores themes of grief and family dynamics through the eyes of a young girl coping with the loss of her brother. Suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12, the story handles emotional complexity with sensitivity and includes content about family conflict and moving. Parents should note the depiction of secrets and guilt as central to the narrative.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Apple and Rain
Sarah Crossan
Apple and Rain
Sarah Crossan
The Rain Catchers
Jean Thesman
The Rain Catchers
Jean Thesman
Rainy Day
Emma Haughton
Rainy Day
Emma Haughton
Rainmaker
Alison Jackson
Rainmaker
Alison Jackson
Rain
Alice K. Flanagan
Rain
Alice K. Flanagan
Rain (Fun & Fantasy)
Rozanne Lanczak Williams
Rain (Fun & Fantasy)
Rozanne Lanczak Williams
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780062652966
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction