What reading level is Stray voltage?

Stray voltage by Eugenie Doyle is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stray voltage appropriate for?

Stray voltage is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Stray voltage?

Stray voltage is fiction — Farm life.

Does Stray voltage have any content warnings?

Stray voltage has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Stray voltage?

Stray voltage by Eugenie Doyle is 133 pages.

Stray voltage

Eugenie Doyle

Stray voltage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eugenie Doyle

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Ian’s hands shake as he grips the rusty gate, watching the cows wander off into the misty Vermont morning. His mother has just left, and the farm feels colder, quieter—almost like a secret waiting to explode. But when his father starts acting strange, Ian knows something’s about to change forever.

Themes

FamilyFarm LifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the emotional challenges faced by an eleven-year-old boy whose mother leaves the family, leaving him to navigate changes at home and on their struggling Vermont farm. The story gently addresses themes of family dynamics, resilience, and rural life. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it provides a thoughtful look at parent-child relationships without intense emotional or physical content.