What reading level is Saving the Schooner?

Saving the Schooner by Susie Yakowicz is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Saving the Schooner appropriate for?

Saving the Schooner is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief.

What genre is Saving the Schooner?

Saving the Schooner is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Saving the Schooner have any content warnings?

Saving the Schooner has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Saving the Schooner?

Saving the Schooner by Susie Yakowicz is 126 pages.

Saving the Schooner

Susie Yakowicz

Saving the Schooner

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susie Yakowicz

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

Isabel is the bravest shipbuilder you'll ever meet—she's determined to bring her family's shipyard back to life after a heartbreaking loss. With every plank she nails and sail she unfurls, she's proving that hope can sail through the stormiest seas. This isn't just about building a schooner; it's about rebuilding a family and finding courage where you least expect it.

Themes

Family Coming of Age HistoricalTransportationAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set in 1906 along Maine's Kennebec River, this historical fiction follows Isabel, a young girl who strives to reopen her family’s shipyard after her brother’s tragic death. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of grief, resilience, and family bonding in a gentle and age-appropriate way. Parents should note the book includes themes of loss but handles them with sensitivity.