What reading level is The bridge from me to you?

The bridge from me to you by Lisa Schroeder is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 540L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The bridge from me to you appropriate for?

The bridge from me to you is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The bridge from me to you?

The bridge from me to you is fiction — Football players.

Does The bridge from me to you have any content warnings?

The bridge from me to you has a HootRating of 8LE (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 The bridge from me to you?

The bridge from me to you by Lisa Schroeder is 327 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The bridge from me to you

Lisa Schroeder

The bridge from me to you

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa Schroeder

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if moving to a new town meant hiding a secret that could change everything? Imagine meeting a football star who dreams beyond the game, someone who might just understand you. Together, can they build a friendship strong enough to face their fears and believe in something real?

Themes

Man-woman relationshipsLoveSecretsFootballFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows Lauren, a new girl harboring a secret, and Colby, a local football hero with big dreams. Told through alternating perspectives, the story explores themes of friendship, trust, and young love appropriate for ages 5-8. Parents should note the gentle handling of relationship dynamics and the inclusion of some sports-related themes.

Why we rated The bridge from me to you 8LE

The bridge from me to you is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 540L across 327 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The bridge from me to you works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate The bridge from me to you as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The bridge from me to you explores man-woman relationships, love, secrets, football, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about man-woman relationships, love, secrets.