What reading level is This impossible light?

This impossible light by Lily Myers is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is This impossible light appropriate for?

This impossible light is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Eating Disorders, Family Change.

What genre is This impossible light?

This impossible light is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This impossible light have any content warnings?

This impossible light has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Eating Disorders, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is This impossible light?

This impossible light by Lily Myers is 339 pages.

This impossible light

Lily Myers

This impossible light

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lily Myers

Reading Level 7 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever felt like your body is changing in ways you can't control? Fifteen-year-old Ivy is growing taller and curvier, but instead of feeling proud, she feels lost as her family drifts apart and her best friend grows distant. What will happen when Ivy tries to take control in all the wrong ways?

Themes

Body ImageDivorce & Family ChangeComing of Age FamilySchools

Quick Assessment

This novel in verse follows 15-year-old Ivy as she navigates body image struggles, family changes following her parents' divorce, and the challenges of adolescence. The story sensitively explores eating disorders, self-worth, and the impact of parental influence, making it appropriate for middle grade readers aged 9-12 with mature themes presented thoughtfully. Parents should be aware of its focus on disordered eating and emotional difficulties but will find it a valuable resource for starting conversations about these issues.