Walking on Air
Kelly Easton
Walking on Air
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kelly Easton
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
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to walk on a tightrope high above the ground, with nothing but faith and hope to catch you if you fall? Imagine traveling from town to town during the Great Depression, performing in strange places and meeting all kinds of people. What secrets will you uncover when the tightrope starts to wobble beneath your feet?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the American Great Depression, this middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old June, a tightrope walker traveling with her preacher family from town to town. The story explores themes of family loyalty, faith, and self-discovery as June confronts difficult truths and choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book sensitively addresses historical hardship and personal challenges without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781439131923
- Pages
- 213
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction