What reading level is Stranger?

Stranger by Keren David is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stranger appropriate for?

Stranger is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Stranger?

Stranger is fiction — Detective and mystery stories.

Does Stranger have any content warnings?

Stranger has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stranger?

Stranger by Keren David is 368 pages.

Stranger

Keren David

Stranger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Keren David

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret: a boy covered in blood stumbles from the forest, and Emmy is the only one who trusts him. But what if he’s not the monster everyone fears? And a century later, another girl carries a secret that could change everything—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Family Friendship Historical

Quick Assessment

Set across two timelines, this middle-grade mystery intertwines the story of Emmy in 1904 Ontario, who faces suspicion when a mysterious boy appears, with Megan in 1994, who arrives carrying a secret during her great-grandmother’s birthday. The book explores themes of trust, family legacy, and hidden truths, suitable for readers ages 9-12. It contains mild suspense and emotional moments but no graphic content.