What reading level is Sweet Honey?

Sweet Honey by Cathy Cassidy is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sweet Honey appropriate for?

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

What genre is Sweet Honey?

Sweet Honey is fiction — Australia.

Does Sweet Honey have any content warnings?

Sweet Honey has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Sweet Honey?

Sweet Honey by Cathy Cassidy is 310 pages.

Sweet Honey

Cathy Cassidy

Sweet Honey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cathy Cassidy

Reading Level 7 12LE 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

What would you do if you had to leave everything behind and start over on the other side of the world? Honey is moving to Australia to live with her dad, far from her old life and friends in England. But can a boy she only knows online really help her find her place in this new world?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Friendship Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Sweet Honey follows a young girl named Honey as she relocates from England to Australia to live with her father, navigating the challenges of adjusting to a new environment and making new friends. The story deals with themes of family change, identity, and belonging, appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. There are no intense content warnings, making it suitable for this age group seeking relatable stories about family and self-discovery.