What reading level is The pull of gravity?

The pull of gravity by Gae Polisner is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The pull of gravity appropriate for?

The pull of gravity is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Illness & Injury.

What genre is The pull of gravity?

The pull of gravity is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The pull of gravity have any content warnings?

The pull of gravity has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The pull of gravity?

The pull of gravity by Gae Polisner is 202 pages.

The pull of gravity

Gae Polisner

The pull of gravity

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gae Polisner

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Nick Gardner is facing the impossible: his best friend Scooter is dying, and Scooter’s last wish sends Nick and their quirky classmate Jaycee on a journey to find a dad who vanished years ago. Armed with a treasured book and Steinbeck's lessons, they dive into an adventure that will change everything. What will they discover about friendship, family, and themselves along the way?

Themes

GriefFamily Friendship Coming of AgeJuvenile FictionFathers and Sons

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, family struggles, and friendship through the eyes of Nick, whose best friend is terminally ill. As Nick and a classmate embark on a heartfelt quest to fulfill a dying wish, readers encounter poignant lessons about loss and resilience. Appropriate for ages 9-12, the story handles heavy topics with sensitivity and wit.