What reading level is The lion in the lei shop.?

The lion in the lei shop. by Kaye Starbird is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The lion in the lei shop. appropriate for?

The lion in the lei shop. is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, War & Conflict.

What genre is The lion in the lei shop.?

The lion in the lei shop. is fiction — Pearl Harbor (Hawaii), Attack on, 1941.

Does The lion in the lei shop. have any content warnings?

The lion in the lei shop. has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief, War & Conflict. 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 lion in the lei shop.?

The lion in the lei shop. by Kaye Starbird is 276 pages.

The lion in the lei shop.

Kaye Starbird

The lion in the lei shop.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kaye Starbird

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when a peaceful island life is shattered in an instant? Marty and her mother April are forced to leave everything behind after a terrifying attack on Pearl Harbor. But what is the mysterious lion in the lei shop, and why does it haunt Marty's dreams?

Themes

Family Coming of Age HistoricalWar & ConflictFriendshipLoss & Grief

Quick Assessment

Set during the aftermath of the Pearl Harbor attack, this middle-grade novel explores the deep bond between a mother and daughter as they navigate loss, displacement, and hope during wartime. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses themes of fear, family separation, and resilience without graphic content. The story offers historical insight with emotional depth while being age-appropriate for young readers.