What reading level is Walking on Eggshells?

Walking on Eggshells by Jennifer Phillips is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Walking on Eggshells appropriate for?

Walking on Eggshells is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Mental Health, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Walking on Eggshells?

Walking on Eggshells is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Walking on Eggshells have any content warnings?

Walking on Eggshells has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Mental Health, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Walking on Eggshells?

Walking on Eggshells by Jennifer Phillips is 160 pages.

Walking on Eggshells

Jennifer Phillips

Walking on Eggshells

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer Phillips

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Here's a secret: sometimes, even the strongest kids need a little help, and that’s okay. When a young chef faces a scary moment inside his mind, he discovers that friends and family can be the most powerful ingredients for healing—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipMental HealthIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel tells the story of a sixteen-year-old aspiring chef who experiences a first episode of psychosis and learns to accept support from his community. It offers an accessible and compassionate look at mental health challenges suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should know it sensitively addresses emotional struggles and the importance of seeking help.