What reading level is The pages between us?

The pages between us by Lindsey Leavitt is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 680L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The pages between us appropriate for?

The pages between us is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is The pages between us?

The pages between us is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The pages between us have any content warnings?

The pages between us has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). 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 pages between us?

The pages between us by Lindsey Leavitt is 268 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The pages between us

Lindsey Leavitt

The pages between us

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lindsey Leavitt

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Friendship can survive anything—even a tricky middle school schedule! Piper and Olivia use a secret sparkly notebook to stay connected, but as their adventures grow, so do the challenges. What happens when sticking together feels more complicated than ever?

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeMiddle SchoolsFamily Humor

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade novel explores the evolving friendship between two best friends navigating the challenges of starting middle school. Told through letters, blog posts, and more, it highlights themes of friendship, growth, and communication suitable for early readers aged 5-8. The story handles typical childhood conflicts without any intense content, making it a gentle read for young children.

Why we rated The pages between us 8C

The pages between us is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 680L across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The pages between us works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate The pages between us as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, The pages between us explores friendship, coming of age, middle schools, family, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, middle schools.