What reading level is Romeo blue?

Romeo blue by Phoebe Stone is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 790L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Romeo blue appropriate for?

Romeo blue is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Family Change, Mild Peril.

What genre is Romeo blue?

Romeo blue is fiction. Part of the NO OFFICIAL SERIES TITLE series.

Does Romeo blue have any content warnings?

Romeo blue has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Family Change, 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 Romeo blue?

Romeo blue by Phoebe Stone is 346 pages (approximately 77,033 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Romeo blue

Phoebe Stone

Romeo blue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phoebe Stone

NO OFFICIAL SERIES TITLE

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

In a small Maine town during World War II, Felicity cherishes her time with Derek, the foster child her family cares for. But when a stranger appears, claiming to be Derek’s real father, secrets begin to unravel, challenging Felicity’s trust and the meaning of family. Together, they navigate mystery and loyalty in a world changed by war.

Themes

Foster CareFamily Historical Mystery

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include family change, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Romeo blue 10LP

Romeo blue is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 790L across 346 pages (approximately 77,033 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Romeo blue works for readers up to grade 7.1.

Read aloud, Romeo blue runs about 8.6 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Romeo blue as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Family Change, Mild Peril.

Thematically, Romeo blue explores foster care, family, historical, and mystery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about foster care, family, historical.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 41 more books in the NO OFFICIAL SERIES TITLE series.