What reading level is The Kenton year?

The Kenton year by Ruth Wallace-Brodeur is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Kenton year appropriate for?

The Kenton year is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Kenton year?

The Kenton year is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Kenton year have any content warnings?

The Kenton year has a HootRating of 8ME (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 The Kenton year?

The Kenton year by Ruth Wallace-Brodeur is 93 pages.

The Kenton year

Ruth Wallace-Brodeur

The Kenton year

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ruth Wallace-Brodeur

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when everything you know suddenly changes? Nine-year-old Mandy and her mom leave their old home behind after a big loss and start fresh in a new town called Kenton. Can they find happiness again in a place full of new faces and memories?

Themes

MovingHouseholdDeathMothers and daughtersVermontFamily

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book tells the story of nine-year-old Mandy and her mother as they move to Vermont following the death of Mandy's father. It sensitively explores themes of grief, family adjustment, and starting over, making it appropriate for early readers ages 5-8. Parents should be aware that the story touches on loss and moving but handles these topics with care and warmth.