What reading level is Sighting?

Sighting by Julie Gilbert is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sighting appropriate for?

Sighting is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Sighting?

Sighting is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sighting have any content warnings?

Sighting has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Sighting?

Sighting by Julie Gilbert is 160 pages.

Sighting

Julie Gilbert

Sighting

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Mermaid's Journey

by Julie Gilbert

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

India Finch isn't your everyday kid—she's part mermaid with the power to heal! When she and her mer friends stir up a gigantic tidal wave just for fun, it could change everything above and below the ocean. Can India protect their secret before it's too late?

Themes

Friendship Family Fantasy World-Building Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel features India Finch, a half-mermaid with healing powers who struggles with boredom both underwater and on land. When a playful but powerful act causes a dangerous tidal wave, she must help keep the mermaid world hidden from humans. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, identity, and responsibility without intense conflict or mature content.