What reading level is Trapeze Show?

Trapeze Show by Mary Kennedy is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Trapeze Show appropriate for?

Trapeze Show is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Trapeze Show have any content warnings?

Trapeze Show has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Trapeze Show

Mary Kennedy

Trapeze Show

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Kennedy

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The swish of the trapeze ropes cuts through the air, and the crowd's breath catches as Steve, Eve, and Pete swing higher and higher. The thrilling rush of wind, the bright colors of their costumes, and the pounding heartbeat of the show fill the big top. Up here, every leap is a leap of trust — and the sky holds secrets only they can share.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Family

Quick Assessment

Trapeze Show is a middle-grade fiction book about three friends — Steve, Eve, and Pete — who perform daring trapeze acts. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, trust, and overcoming fears through an exciting circus setting. The story features no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in adventure and performing arts.