What reading level is Unfeeling?

Unfeeling by Ian Holding is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Unfeeling appropriate for?

Unfeeling is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Revenge, Social Conditions.

What genre is Unfeeling?

Unfeeling is fiction — Children of murder victims.

Does Unfeeling have any content warnings?

Unfeeling has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Revenge, Social Conditions. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Unfeeling?

Unfeeling by Ian Holding is 243 pages.

Unfeeling

Ian Holding

Unfeeling

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ian Holding

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Davey runs through the dark woods, heart pounding as shadows close in. His parents are gone, and everything he knew is slipping away. But where is he headed—and what will he find when he gets there?

Themes

Children of murder victimsRevengeSocial conditionsFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Unfeeling follows sixteen-year-old Davey Baker after the tragic murder of his parents and the loss of his family farm. Set against complex social conditions, this middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, identity, and revenge in a realistic and sometimes haunting narrative. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains mature themes that may prompt thoughtful conversations about loss and resilience.