What reading level is That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now by S. E. Hinton is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is That Was Then, This Is Now appropriate for?

That Was Then, This Is Now is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does That Was Then, This Is Now have any content warnings?

That Was Then, This Is Now has a HootRating of 9ME (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 That Was Then, This Is Now?

That Was Then, This Is Now by S. E. Hinton is 154 pages.

That Was Then, This Is Now

S. E. Hinton

That Was Then, This Is Now

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by S. E. Hinton

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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 happens when the people you trust the most start to drift apart? Two sixteen-year-olds who have been best friends forever face tough choices as growing up pulls them in different directions. Can their friendship survive the changes, or is this the end of the road?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilySocial ThemesAdolescence

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the complex dynamics of adolescent friendship and the challenges of growing up. It sensitively addresses themes like family change and responsibility, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story deals with emotional conflicts and social pressures typical of early adolescence.