What reading level is Sleeping beauty?

Sleeping beauty by Ross Macdonald is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sleeping beauty appropriate for?

Sleeping beauty is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Violence, Drug Reference, Family Conflict.

What genre is Sleeping beauty?

Sleeping beauty is fiction — Archer, Lew (Fictitious character).

Does Sleeping beauty have any content warnings?

Sleeping beauty has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Violence, Drug Reference, Family Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sleeping beauty?

Sleeping beauty by Ross Macdonald is 253 pages.

Sleeping beauty

Ross Macdonald

Sleeping beauty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ross Macdonald

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The salty breeze carries the sharp scent of the ocean, mixing with the faint, mysterious smell of spilled oil. Waves crash against a private beach where a stranger floats face down, secrets swirling beneath the surface. What hidden stories will Lew Archer uncover in this tangled web of missing people, danger, and family secrets?

Themes

Mystery Family AdventurePrivate InvestigatorCalifornia

Quick Assessment

Sleeping Beauty is a middle-grade crime fiction novel featuring private investigator Lew Archer as he navigates a complex case involving a wealthy family, environmental disaster, and kidnapping. The story explores themes of family conflict, mystery, and moral choices, appropriate for readers aged 9-12 who enjoy suspenseful and thoughtful narratives. Some mature themes such as violence and drug use are present but handled with restraint.