What reading level is The Mall?

The Mall by Richie Tankersley Cusick is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Mall appropriate for?

The Mall is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is The Mall?

The Mall is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Mall have any content warnings?

The Mall has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Mall?

The Mall by Richie Tankersley Cusick is 169 pages.

The Mall

Richie Tankersley Cusick

The Mall

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richie Tankersley Cusick

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The hum of the mall buzzes in your ears, mixed with the sweet scent of fresh muffins from Muffin-Mania. But behind the bright lights and bustling shops, shadows hide secrets—strange passages, stolen goods, and a whispering voice that knows too much. Fear creeps in as Trish realizes the mall isn’t just a place to work—it might be a trap.

Themes

Mystery Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This suspenseful young adult novel follows Trish, a teenager working at a mall where mysterious thefts and a threatening stalker unsettle the bright, busy setting. Suitable for teens aged 13 and up, it explores themes of fear and personal safety with some mild suspense and mild peril. Parents should note the presence of stalking and harassment as central plot elements.