What reading level is The Englisher?

The Englisher by Beverly Lewis is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Englisher appropriate for?

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

What genre is The Englisher?

The Englisher is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Englisher have any content warnings?

The Englisher 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 The Englisher?

The Englisher by Beverly Lewis is 352 pages.

The Englisher

Beverly Lewis

The Englisher

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beverly Lewis

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 happens when following your heart feels like breaking a promise? Annie Zook faces a tough choice between the art she loves and the church life she’s meant to live. But when Ben Martin, the mysterious Englisher, shows up with his own secrets, everything Annie believes is put to the test.

Themes

FamilyReligious ThemesRomance Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of faith, identity, and young romance as Annie Zook grapples with her religious community's expectations and her own desires. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively handles conflicts between personal passion and community values, with mild romantic elements and some emotional tension. Parents should note the religious context and the protagonist's struggle with belonging and love.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

352 pages

ISBN: 9780764201066
Pages: 352
Publisher: Bethany House Publishers
Published: May 1, 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Modern FictionReligiousRomance/ContemporaryPopular American FictionWomen ArtistsChristianAmishChildren of ClergyEnglishLarge Type BooksChristian LifePennsylvaniaEnglish FictionLarge Print BooksChristian Fiction

Places

Pennsylvania