What reading level is Under a Living Sky?

Under a Living Sky by Joseph Simons is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Under a Living Sky appropriate for?

Under a Living Sky is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Under a Living Sky?

Under a Living Sky is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Under a Living Sky have any content warnings?

Under a Living Sky has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Under a Living Sky?

Under a Living Sky by Joseph Simons is 105 pages.

Under a Living Sky

Joseph Simons

Under a Living Sky

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Simons

Illustrated by John Beder

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

What if the Christmas gift you dreamed of was replaced by something unexpected? Mary hopes for new shoes, but instead, she gets a homemade doll that stirs up feelings and sibling rivalry. When the doll mysteriously vanishes during a snowstorm, will their bond be broken or transformed?

Themes

FamilySiblingsHistorical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set during the Great Depression in Saskatchewan, this middle-grade novel explores family dynamics and resilience through the eyes of Mary, a young girl facing disappointment and rivalry with her sister. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of economic hardship and sibling relationships without graphic content.