What reading level is The first last day?

The first last day by Dorian Cirrone is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 620L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The first last day appropriate for?

The first last day is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The first last day?

The first last day is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The first last day have any content warnings?

The first last day has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. 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 first last day?

The first last day by Dorian Cirrone is 232 pages (approximately 36,199 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The first last day

Dorian Cirrone

The first last day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dorian Cirrone

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

When eleven-year-old Haleigh and her best friend Kevin discover a magical set of paints, they unlock a puzzling time loop that challenges their courage and friendship. Together, they embark on an exciting adventure to uncover hidden secrets before time runs out. Their journey blends mystery and magic in a race against the clock.

Themes

Friendship MysteryMagicTimeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The first last day 9LP

The first last day is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 620L across 232 pages (approximately 36,199 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The first last day works for readers up to grade 6.4.

Read aloud, The first last day runs about 4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate The first last day as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, The first last day explores friendship, mystery, magic, time, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, mystery, magic.