What reading level is Where I Live?

Where I Live by Brenda Rufener is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Where I Live appropriate for?

Where I Live is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Domestic Violence, Homelessness.

What genre is Where I Live?

Where I Live is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Where I Live have any content warnings?

Where I Live has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Domestic Violence, Homelessness. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Where I Live?

Where I Live by Brenda Rufener is 297 pages.

Where I Live

Brenda Rufener

Where I Live

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brenda Rufener

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

The sharp scent of cold metal fills the empty school hallways where Linden hides. Every creak and whisper could give her away, but her friends and her secret blog help her hold on to hope. When she sees Bea’s bruises, Linden realizes some stories are too important to keep silent.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

Where I Live is a poignant middle-grade novel about Linden Rose, a homeless girl secretly living in her school. This realistic story sensitively explores themes of homelessness, abuse, and friendship, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of mature topics such as domestic violence and homelessness, handled with care but potentially heavy for sensitive readers.