What reading level is Shifty?

Shifty by Lynn E. Hazen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is Shifty appropriate for?

Shifty is recommended for Ages 11+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Substance Use, Alcohol Abuse, Blood/Gore, Needles/Syringes, Spitting.

What genre is Shifty?

Shifty is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Shifty have any content warnings?

Shifty has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Substance Use, Alcohol Abuse, Blood/Gore, Needles/Syringes, Spitting. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Shifty?

Shifty by Lynn E. Hazen is 188 pages (approximately 46,570 words).

Shifty

Lynn E. Hazen

Shifty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lynn E. Hazen

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

At fifteen, Soli—known as Shifty—often finds himself caught in tricky situations despite his best intentions. As he learns to build trust and lean on his foster family, he begins to heal from his past and discover a path toward a better future. This heartfelt journey explores the challenges and hope that come with growing up in a new home.

Themes

Foster CareTrustFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include substance use, alcohol abuse, blood/gore. Written for readers ages 11+.