What reading level is Summer Lake?

Summer Lake by Jennifer Liss is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Summer Lake appropriate for?

Summer Lake is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Summer Lake?

Summer Lake is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Summer Lake have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Summer Lake?

Summer Lake by Jennifer Liss is 92 pages.

Summer Lake

Jennifer Liss

Summer Lake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Liss

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The warm breeze carries the scent of pine and smoke as Cora steps carefully through the dry brush near Summer Lake. Every crunch underfoot echoes a secret waiting to be uncovered — could hidden treasure really be buried here? With her best friend backing out, Cora’s adventure feels both exciting and a little scary, stirring a mix of hope and worry deep inside her.

Themes

Adventure FriendshipBuried Treasure

Quick Assessment

Summer Lake is an accessible adventure story aimed at early readers aged 5-8, focusing on themes of friendship, bravery, and discovery. The story includes light peril related to wildfires and the challenges of exploring nature, making it suitable for young readers who enjoy suspense without intense danger. It encourages engagement with reading through relatable characters and a fast-paced plot.