What reading level is Scent of Rain?

Scent of Rain by Anne Montgomery is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Scent of Rain appropriate for?

Scent of Rain is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Scent of Rain?

Scent of Rain is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Scent of Rain have any content warnings?

Scent of Rain has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Scent of Rain?

Scent of Rain by Anne Montgomery is 386 pages.

Scent of Rain

Anne Montgomery

Scent of Rain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne Montgomery

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

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About This Book

Rose Madsen dares to leave everything she’s ever known in a strict community, and Adan Reyes is fighting to break free from a tough foster home. Together, they escape to the wild mountains, but danger isn’t far behind. Can they trust anyone when the stakes are this high?

Themes

Family Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Rose and Adan, two young teens fleeing difficult family situations—a fundamentalist religious community and an abusive foster home. The story explores themes of trust, resilience, and courage in the face of adversity, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note themes of family conflict and emotional challenges, but no graphic content.