Walking on Air

Kelly Easton

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Walking on Air

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kelly Easton

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

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?

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Poverty & Hardship Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

213 pages
ISBN
9781439131923
Pages
213
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Family LifeClergyUnited States20th CenturyHomelessnessIdentityTightrope WalkingIndividualityFamiliesHistorical FictionEmotions

Places

United States