What reading level is Summoning?

Summoning by Kelley Armstrong is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Summoning appropriate for?

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

Does Summoning have any content warnings?

Summoning has a HootRating of 12ME (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 Summoning?

Summoning by Kelley Armstrong is 320 pages.

Summoning

Kelley Armstrong

Summoning

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kelley Armstrong

Reading Level 7 12ME 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A cold whisper brushes past your ear, and the faint smell of old paper fills the air. Chloe can see the ghosts no one else believes in, and suddenly, school feels more like a haunted trap than a place to belong. What happens when the shadows around you start to disappear—and you're left wondering if you're next?

Themes

SupernaturalMental HealthFriendship Coming of Age Mystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade supernatural fiction follows 15-year-old Chloe Saunders, who sees ghosts and struggles to be believed, leading to her placement in a psychiatric center for teens. The story explores themes of mental health and the supernatural in a suspenseful context suitable for ages 9-12, with some intense moments related to ghostly encounters and psychological challenges. Parents should note the depiction of mental illness and paranormal activity but will find it handled with sensitivity within a thrilling ghost story.