What reading level is Susannah?

Susannah by Janet Hickman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Susannah appropriate for?

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

Does Susannah have any content warnings?

Susannah 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.

Susannah

Janet Hickman

Susannah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet Hickman

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

What would you do if your new home meant never seeing your family the way you used to? Fourteen-year-old Susannah steps into a world where men and women live apart, and children are raised apart from their parents. Can she hold on to her memories and beliefs when everything around her is changing?

Themes

Historical FamilySocial IssuesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1810, this middle-grade historical fiction follows 14-year-old Susannah as she joins a Shaker community that enforces strict separation between men and women and divides families. The book thoughtfully explores themes of family, faith, and identity, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story deals with historical religious practices and the emotional challenges of separation from loved ones.