What reading level is The Turnabout Year?

The Turnabout Year by Lucy Johnston Sypher is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Turnabout Year appropriate for?

The Turnabout Year is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is The Turnabout Year?

The Turnabout Year is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Turnabout Year have any content warnings?

The Turnabout Year has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Turnabout Year?

The Turnabout Year by Lucy Johnston Sypher is 256 pages.

The Turnabout Year

Lucy Johnston Sypher

The Turnabout Year

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lucy Johnston Sypher

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if everything around you started to change all at once? Imagine a year where friendships shift, family feels different, and your biggest wish might finally come true. But what happens when all these changes collide and nothing feels quite certain anymore?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the many changes that occur during a pivotal year in Lucy's life as she navigates shifting friendships and family dynamics while preparing to leave for school in Minneapolis. Suitable for readers ages 9 to 12, it thoughtfully addresses themes of growth and social change without intense conflict or mature content.