What reading level is The Snow Child?

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Snow Child appropriate for?

The Snow Child is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death of a Child, Miscarriage, Suicidal Ideation, Childbirth, Animal Death.

What genre is The Snow Child?

The Snow Child is fiction — Fiction.

Does The Snow Child have any content warnings?

The Snow Child has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death of a Child, Miscarriage, Suicidal Ideation, Childbirth, Animal Death. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Snow Child?

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey is 207 pages.

The Snow Child

Eowyn Ivey

The Snow Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Eowyn Ivey

Reading Level 6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Jack and Mabel thought their lonely life in snowy Alaska couldn’t get any colder—until a mysterious girl named Faina appears, running wild with a fox by her side. She’s not like any child they’ve ever known, and her secret could change everything. What happens when magic and reality collide in the frozen wilderness?

Themes

Family SurvivalMagic RealismLonelinessComing of AgeNature

Quick Assessment

Set in 1920s Alaska, this middle-grade novel explores themes of loneliness, hope, and family through the story of a couple who encounter a mysterious girl in the wilderness. The book includes mature themes such as death, miscarriage, and suicidal thoughts, making it appropriate for older middle-grade readers ready to engage with emotional and sometimes difficult content. Parents should be aware of the nuanced exploration of grief and survival in a harsh environment.