What reading level is Tribute to another dead rock star?

Tribute to another dead rock star by Randy Powell is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tribute to another dead rock star appropriate for?

Tribute to another dead rock star is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Tribute to another dead rock star?

Tribute to another dead rock star is fiction — Brothers.

Does Tribute to another dead rock star have any content warnings?

Tribute to another dead rock star has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — 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 Tribute to another dead rock star?

Tribute to another dead rock star by Randy Powell is 224 pages.

Tribute to another dead rock star

Randy Powell

Tribute to another dead rock star

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Randy Powell

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp clang of guitar strings fills the air, mixing with the salty breeze of the Seattle waterfront. Fifteen-year-old Grady steps into the city that holds memories of his famous mom and the tricky bond with his younger brother Louie. The noise, the smells, the faces—all of it pulls at his heart as he wonders what path his own life will take.

Themes

FamilyMusicDisability Representation Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of family complexity, including relationships between siblings with mental disabilities and the impact of loss. Set against the backdrop of Seattle’s rock music scene, it thoughtfully addresses emotional challenges faced by a teen reflecting on his future. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles sensitive subjects with care and features accessible language for grade 6 readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 0786221917
Pages: 224
Publisher: Thorndike Press
Published: 2000
Type: Fiction

Genres

Brothers

Subjects

Large Type BooksMothers and SonsBrothersPeople With Mental DisabilitiesRock MusicSeattleReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12People With DisabilitiesSiblings

Places

Seattle (Wash.)