What reading level is Tangerine?

Tangerine by Edward Bloor is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tangerine appropriate for?

Tangerine is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Family Change.

What genre is Tangerine?

Tangerine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Tangerine have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Tangerine?

Tangerine by Edward Bloor is 308 pages.

Tangerine

Edward Bloor

Tangerine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edward Bloor

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Here's a secret: Paul Fisher's older brother is a football star, but Paul doesn't see him as a hero. Paul loves soccer, even though he has to wear thick glasses because of a strange eye injury. Moving to Tangerine, Florida, Paul uncovers hidden truths that change everything—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age Mystery Sports

Quick Assessment

Tangerine follows Paul Fisher, a middle schooler who moves to Florida and faces challenges with his vision and family dynamics. The story explores themes of family secrets, identity, and resilience, suitable for ages 9-12 with some mild tension and mystery. Parents should know the book includes moments of emotional conflict and mild peril but no graphic content.