What reading level is Walking small?

Walking small by L. J. Davis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Walking small appropriate for?

Walking small is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Sexual Content, Substance Use, Adult Themes.

What genre is Walking small?

Walking small is fiction — Fiction.

Does Walking small have any content warnings?

Walking small has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Sexual Content, Substance Use, Adult Themes. 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 small?

Walking small by L. J. Davis is 214 pages.

Walking small

L. J. Davis

Walking small

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by L. J. Davis

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What happens when a boy from a small town moves to a big city with nothing planned but curiosity? Imagine navigating a strange new world filled with unexpected challenges and confusing friendships. Will he find a place to belong, or will the city's shadows pull him under?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Social Justice Humor

Quick Assessment

This novel follows a boy from Maine who moves to New York City in the 1950s, exploring themes of adolescence, identity, and difficult social environments. The story contains mature content including references to sex, substance use, and complex adult relationships, making it more suitable for older or mature readers within the middle-grade range. Parents should be aware of the book's dark humor and adult situations before sharing it with children.