What reading level is The Shipping News?

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 730L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Shipping News appropriate for?

The Shipping News is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Mental Health, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Shipping News?

The Shipping News is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Shipping News have any content warnings?

The Shipping News has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Mental Health, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Shipping News?

The Shipping News by Annie Proulx is 337 pages (approximately 106,069 words).

The Shipping News

Annie Proulx

The Shipping News

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annie Proulx

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Quoyle moves back to his family's old home in Newfoundland with his two daughters, hoping to build a fresh start. Together, they face challenges and uncover the mysteries of their past while learning to heal and grow. Ghostly encounters and unexpected events add a touch of magic and suspense to their journey.

Themes

Family Coming of Age MysterySupernaturalEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: mental health, physical/safety: mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.