What reading level is Smokescreen?

Smokescreen by Nancy Hartry is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Smokescreen appropriate for?

Smokescreen is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Smokescreen?

Smokescreen is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Smokescreen have any content warnings?

Smokescreen has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Smokescreen?

Smokescreen by Nancy Hartry is 204 pages.

Smokescreen

Nancy Hartry

Smokescreen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Hartry

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 sharp scent of smoke fills the air, and the crackle of distant flames sets Kerry’s heart pounding. Far from her dance studio and everything familiar, she faces wild forests, mysterious partners, and secrets burning hotter than the fire itself. Can she stand strong when the world around her is blazing with danger and deceit?

Themes

Adventure FriendshipEnvironmental ChallengesComing of Age Mystery

Quick Assessment

Smokescreen follows Kerry, a young girl taking on her first summer job deep in the forests of northwestern Ontario, far from home and comfort. When forest fires and mysterious events unfold, Kerry teams up with her unusual partner Yvette to uncover a dangerous crime while navigating challenges including workplace sexism and physical danger. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this adventure story includes themes of bravery, friendship, and environmental challenges, with some tension and peril appropriate for ages 9-12.