What reading level is Starved?

Starved by Anne McTiernan is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Starved appropriate for?

Starved is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Eating Disorders, Child Abuse.

What genre is Starved?

Starved is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Starved have any content warnings?

Starved has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Eating Disorders, Child Abuse. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Starved?

Starved by Anne McTiernan is 272 pages.

Starved

Anne McTiernan

Starved

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Nutrition Doctor's Journey from Empty to Full

by Anne McTiernan

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

She was starved in more ways than one—her body weak and her heart even weaker. But through every challenge, she finds strength that surprises everyone around her. This story shows why never giving up can change everything.

Themes

Coming of Age FamilyMental HealthResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the serious topics of eating disorders and child abuse through the story of a young girl overcoming emotional and physical hardship. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses mother-daughter relationships and resilience, making it a valuable read for children facing or learning about difficult family dynamics. Parents should be aware that the book deals with mature themes related to abuse and recovery.