What reading level is The other side of the family?

The other side of the family by Maureen Pople is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The other side of the family appropriate for?

The other side of the family is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

What genre is The other side of the family?

The other side of the family is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The other side of the family have any content warnings?

The other side of the family has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief. 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 other side of the family?

The other side of the family by Maureen Pople is 167 pages.

The other side of the family

Maureen Pople

The other side of the family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maureen Pople

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Here's a secret: Katherine was sent far away from England to stay with a grandmother who seems to dislike her very existence. But when she arrives, everything she thought she knew about her family starts to change—and that's only the beginning.

Themes

Family HistoricalGrandmothersWorld WarMulticultural

Quick Assessment

Set during World War II, this middle-grade novel follows fifteen-year-old Katherine, who is sent from England to Australia for safety and must live with a grandmother reputed to be unfriendly. The story explores family secrets and historical context appropriate for ages 9-12, with mild emotional themes related to war and family dynamics.