What reading level is The tightrope walkers?

The tightrope walkers by David Almond is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 620L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The tightrope walkers appropriate for?

The tightrope walkers is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The tightrope walkers?

The tightrope walkers is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The tightrope walkers have any content warnings?

The tightrope walkers has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — 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 tightrope walkers?

The tightrope walkers by David Almond is 326 pages.

The tightrope walkers

David Almond

The tightrope walkers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David Almond

Reading Level 3-4 8ME 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.

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About This Book

Dominic walks a tightrope between two very different worlds—one filled with the magic of art and first love, the other shadowed by a fierce bully who stirs wild feelings inside him. Can he find his own balance before he falls? His journey shows how brave it takes to grow up and choose who you want to be.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilyBullyingWorking Class FamiliesLove

Quick Assessment

This coming-of-age novel explores the emotional complexities of a young boy growing up in a working-class environment in northern England. It sensitively addresses themes of first love, friendship, and bullying, suitable for early readers aged 5-8 with support due to its nuanced emotional content. Parents should be aware of the depiction of bullying and the protagonist's internal conflicts, which are handled with care and depth.