Untitled Ashley Hards
Ashley Hards
Untitled Ashley Hards
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ashley Hards
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
What if your dad disappeared, and your whole town acted like nothing was wrong? Hannah, with her ADHD superpowers and a ghost to talk to, dives into a mystery full of secrets and surprises. Can she solve the puzzle before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Hannah, a clever and determined girl with ADHD, as she investigates her missing father's disappearance in a small town that seems indifferent. Combining mystery, paranormal elements, and relatable middle school challenges, the story promotes themes of friendship, perseverance, and self-acceptance. It is suitable for ages 9-12 and includes accessible formatting and educational guides to support diverse readers.
Why we rated Untitled Ashley Hards 11ME
Untitled Ashley Hards is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Untitled Ashley Hards works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Untitled Ashley Hards as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Untitled Ashley Hards explores friendship, mystery, coming of age, neurodivergent characters, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, mystery, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781944020798
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction