What reading level is Six feet over it?

Six feet over it by Jennifer Longo is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Six feet over it appropriate for?

Six feet over it is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Six feet over it?

Six feet over it is fiction — California.

Does Six feet over it have any content warnings?

Six feet over it has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Six feet over it?

Six feet over it by Jennifer Longo is 341 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Six feet over it

Jennifer Longo

Six feet over it

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Longo

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to spend afternoons in a graveyard? Fourteen-year-old Leigh didn’t have a choice when her dad bought one and made her work there after school. What secrets will she uncover about life, loss, and friendship buried beneath the stones?

Themes

DeathFamily Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Leigh as she navigates working in a graveyard, exploring themes of death, family dynamics, and adolescent friendships. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses loss and growing up without graphic content, offering a gentle yet meaningful look at grief and resilience.

Why we rated Six feet over it 9ME

Six feet over it is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 720L across 341 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Six feet over it works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Six feet over it as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Six feet over it explores death, family, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about death, family, friendship.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.