What reading level is Trouble at the Tangerine?

Trouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunn is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Trouble at the Tangerine appropriate for?

Trouble at the Tangerine is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Trouble at the Tangerine?

Trouble at the Tangerine is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Trouble at the Tangerine have any content warnings?

Trouble at the Tangerine has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Trouble at the Tangerine?

Trouble at the Tangerine by Gillian McDunn is 256 pages.

Trouble at the Tangerine

Gillian McDunn

Trouble at the Tangerine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gillian McDunn

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here’s a secret: Simon’s new home in Tangerine Pines hides more than just cozy rooms and friendly neighbors. When a robbery shakes the building, Simon and his new friend sneak into a mystery that could change everything—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows 11-year-old Simon as he tries to settle into a new home while solving a local robbery with a friend. The story explores themes of friendship, belonging, and problem-solving in an accessible way for ages 9-12. There is mild suspense related to the theft, but no graphic content, making it suitable for middle-grade readers.