What reading level is The shining pool?

The shining pool by Dale Bick Carlson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The shining pool appropriate for?

The shining pool is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The shining pool?

The shining pool is fiction — Fiction.

Does The shining pool have any content warnings?

The shining pool has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The shining pool?

The shining pool by Dale Bick Carlson is 138 pages.

The shining pool

Dale Bick Carlson

The shining pool

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dale Bick Carlson

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Ben is the only kid who can see what no one else does—the glowing light beneath the water is changing minds in his town. While everyone else is mesmerized, he's racing against time to stop something no one else believes is real. What if saving his friends means facing a secret no one was meant to discover?

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade science fiction novel follows Ben, a teen in a small Maine town, who alone understands the mysterious and dangerous influence of an underwater light affecting local youth. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of perception, courage, and the challenges of standing up when others don't see the truth. Parents should note the story includes elements of mild psychological tension but no graphic content.