What reading level is Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE)?

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) by Sally Nicholls is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) appropriate for?

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Death, Grief, Illness.

What genre is Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE)?

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) have any content warnings?

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Death, Grief, Illness. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE)?

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE) by Sally Nicholls is 224 pages.

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE)

Sally Nicholls

Ways to Live Forever (2019 NE)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sally Nicholls

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What would you do if you knew your time was limited? Sam is just eleven, full of questions about the world, from UFOs to ghosts, and even what it feels like to kiss a girl. But there's one big mystery he’s trying to solve—what happens when life ends?

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipHealth & Daily LivingDeath & BereavementSelf-Esteem & Self-Reliance

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Sam, an eleven-year-old boy living with leukemia, as he explores life, death, and everything in between. It thoughtfully addresses themes of illness, grief, and self-discovery with humor and honesty, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12 who are ready for sensitive topics. Parents should note that the book deals with mortality and bereavement in a heartfelt but accessible manner.