What reading level is Sheine Lende?

Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sheine Lende appropriate for?

Sheine Lende is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Sheine Lende?

Sheine Lende is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Sheine Lende have any content warnings?

Sheine Lende 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 Sheine Lende?

Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger is 368 pages.

Sheine Lende

Darcie Little Badger

Sheine Lende

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Prequel to Elatsoe

by Darcie Little Badger

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

Shane isn’t just tracking down missing people—she’s chasing ghosts and mysteries that cross worlds and times. When her mom and a friend vanish after a strange encounter with a fairy ring, Shane and her family must face magical dangers and secrets that could change everything. This adventure proves that courage and family ties can bridge even the most impossible gaps.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family Mystery Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Sheine Lende is a middle-grade fantasy novel featuring a strong young heroine who, with her family and friends, embarks on a quest to find missing loved ones in a world blending Lipan Apache oral history with fantasy elements. The story explores themes of family, loss, and cultural heritage while introducing supernatural challenges and a richly imagined setting. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mild fantasy peril and emotional depth but no graphic content.