What reading level is Tianna the Terrible?

Tianna the Terrible by Karen Rispin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tianna the Terrible appropriate for?

Tianna the Terrible is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change.

What genre is Tianna the Terrible?

Tianna the Terrible is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Tianna the Terrible have any content warnings?

Tianna the Terrible has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tianna the Terrible?

Tianna the Terrible by Karen Rispin is 108 pages.

Tianna the Terrible

Karen Rispin

Tianna the Terrible

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Rispin

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The sharp scent of spices and fresh earth fills the air as Anika steps off the plane into a chilly new world. Her heart races with worry for her father and the challenge of helping her cousin, whose temper blazes like a storm. Amid unfamiliar faces and places, Anika’s faith becomes a quiet light guiding her through uncertainty.

Themes

FamilyChristian LifeFaithCultural Adjustment

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Anika as her family relocates from Kenya to Canada due to her father's illness. Facing cultural changes and family challenges, Anika relies on her Christian faith and the support of her missionary parents to navigate her cousin’s difficult behavior. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, faith, and resilience with gentle emotional depth.