What reading level is Rising damp?

Rising damp by Barbara Corcoran is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rising damp appropriate for?

Rising damp is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Rising damp?

Rising damp is fiction — Friendship.

Does Rising damp have any content warnings?

Rising damp has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Rising damp?

Rising damp by Barbara Corcoran is 145 pages.

Rising damp

Barbara Corcoran

Rising damp

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Corcoran

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Hope has a secret nobody expects: even when you feel like a troublemaker, you can find a place to belong. Sent away to Ireland for the summer, she meets a young woman with her own struggles, and together they discover the true meaning of friendship. Sometimes, the hardest journeys lead to the brightest discoveries.

Themes

Friendship Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Rising Damp is a middle-grade novel about a girl named Hope who spends a summer in Ireland with a woman facing her own challenges. The story explores themes of friendship and personal growth in a gentle, age-appropriate way for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note that the book touches on family dynamics and emotional struggles but handles these topics with sensitivity.