What reading level is The remarkable journey of Charlie Price?

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price by Jennifer Maschari is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 690L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The remarkable journey of Charlie Price appropriate for?

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is The remarkable journey of Charlie Price?

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The remarkable journey of Charlie Price have any content warnings?

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price has a HootRating of 8IE (Intense — Emotional). 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 remarkable journey of Charlie Price?

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price by Jennifer Maschari is 290 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price

Jennifer Maschari

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Maschari

Reading Level 3-4 8IE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

Buy on Amazon Listen on Audible

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What if you discovered a secret world where your mom was still alive? Charlie Price’s life changed forever when his mom died, splitting his world into 'before' and 'after.' Now, a hidden doorway leads to a place where everything seems perfect—but can Charlie trust what he finds there?

Themes

GriefFamily Coming of Age Fantasy World-BuildingSibling Relationships

Quick Assessment

This heartfelt novel explores grief and loss through the eyes of 12-year-old Charlie, whose mother has recently passed away. The story sensitively addresses family struggles, emotional challenges, and the power of hope, making it suitable for early middle-grade readers around ages 8 and up. Parents should be aware that themes of death and coping with grief are central to the narrative, but they are handled in an accessible and supportive way.

Why we rated The remarkable journey of Charlie Price 8IE

The remarkable journey of Charlie Price is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 690L across 290 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The remarkable journey of Charlie Price works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate The remarkable journey of Charlie Price as 8IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

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

Thematically, The remarkable journey of Charlie Price explores grief, family, coming of age, fantasy world-building, and sibling relationships — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about grief, family, coming of age.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.