What reading level is The only-good heart?

The only-good heart by Beth Goobie is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The only-good heart appropriate for?

The only-good heart is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social: Cult Influence.

What genre is The only-good heart?

The only-good heart is fiction — Fiction.

Does The only-good heart have any content warnings?

The only-good heart has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Social: Cult Influence. 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 only-good heart?

The only-good heart by Beth Goobie is 214 pages.

The only-good heart

Beth Goobie

The only-good heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Beth Goobie

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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 if the heart you trusted the most wasn’t what it seemed? Imagine stepping into a world where the lines between safety and danger blur, and every choice could change everything. How do you find the courage to break free when the only good heart might be your own?

Themes

ChildrenFamily Identity & Self-Discovery Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the complex themes of trust, family, and the challenges children face when involved with cults. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents difficult topics with sensitivity, encouraging critical thinking and emotional resilience. Parents should be aware that the story involves themes of manipulation and psychological conflict.