What reading level is Tide Knot?

Tide Knot by Helen Dunmore is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tide Knot appropriate for?

Tide Knot is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Tide Knot?

Tide Knot is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Tide Knot have any content warnings?

Tide Knot has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Tide Knot?

Tide Knot by Helen Dunmore is 352 pages.

Tide Knot

Helen Dunmore

Tide Knot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Helen Dunmore

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a hidden world beneath the sea was waiting for you to save it? Sapphire and Conor can’t stop thinking about their underwater friends and the magical adventures they shared. But when a powerful knot that controls the tides starts to unravel, their next dive might be their biggest challenge yet.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

Tide Knot is a middle-grade fantasy novel that follows siblings Sapphire and Conor as they revisit the underwater world of Ingo and face a growing crisis threatening its balance. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of adventure, family bonds, and environmental mystery with some tension but no graphic content. Parents can expect an engaging tale that blends fantasy with emotional growth.