What reading level is The weight of feathers?

The weight of feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 730L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The weight of feathers appropriate for?

The weight of feathers is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The weight of feathers?

The weight of feathers is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The weight of feathers have any content warnings?

The weight of feathers has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 weight of feathers?

The weight of feathers by Anna-Marie McLemore is 308 pages.

The weight of feathers

Anna-Marie McLemore

The weight of feathers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Anna-Marie McLemore

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here's a secret: two kids from families that can’t stand each other are hiding a special love. Lace and Cluck perform magic and dance, but their families’ feud makes everything tricky. And that’s only the beginning of their story.

Themes

LovePerforming artsMagicFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Lace Paloma and Cluck Corbeau, young performers from rival families who discover love despite their families' longstanding feud. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the performing arts with a touch of magical realism. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles complex emotions in an age-appropriate manner without graphic content.