What reading level is Searching for a Starry Night?

Searching for a Starry Night by Christine Verstraete is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Searching for a Starry Night appropriate for?

Searching for a Starry Night is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Searching for a Starry Night?

Searching for a Starry Night is fiction.

Does Searching for a Starry Night have any content warnings?

Searching for a Starry Night has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Searching for a Starry Night?

Searching for a Starry Night by Christine Verstraete is 210 pages.

Searching for a Starry Night

Christine Verstraete

Searching for a Starry Night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Miniature Art Mystery

by Christine Verstraete

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Sam races through the creaky halls of a spooky old house, clutching a mysterious clue in one hand while Petey, the mischievous Dachshund, darts ahead. Suddenly, the gardener snaps at them, and the housekeeper’s glare chills Sam to the bone. What secret is buried here, and can Sam find the tiny missing painting before everything falls apart?

Themes

Friendship Mystery Family AdventureDogsArt

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Samantha Ann Carlton as she spends summer in a spooky Wisconsin house, searching for a missing miniature painting of Van Gogh’s 'Starry Night.' The story involves themes of friendship, mystery, and family secrets, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note mild suspense and some tense interactions, but overall it’s a light-hearted adventure with positive messages about teamwork and perseverance.