What reading level is The stranger?

The stranger by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is The stranger?

The stranger is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is The stranger?

The stranger by Caroline B. Cooney is 198 pages (approximately 36,891 words).

The stranger

Caroline B. Cooney

The stranger

Q: What age is The stranger appropriate for?

The stranger is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death, Kidnapping, Stalking, Drug Use, Restraint, Sexualization of a Minor, Obscene Language, Animal Death, Surveillance.

Q: Does The stranger have any content warnings?

The stranger has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death, Kidnapping, Stalking, Drug Use, Restraint, Sexualization of a Minor, Obscene Language, Animal Death, Surveillance. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Nicoletta feels an irresistible pull toward Jethro, a mysterious teenager who is unlike anyone she’s ever met—part human, part creature. As their connection deepens, dark secrets and dangerous threats emerge, challenging her understanding of trust and courage. This gripping tale explores the thin line between fear and fascination in a world where nothing is as it seems.