What reading level is Worried Sick?

Worried Sick by Rachel Flynn is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Worried Sick appropriate for?

Worried Sick is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Worried Sick?

Worried Sick is fiction — Children's stories, Australian.

Does Worried Sick have any content warnings?

Worried Sick has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, 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 Worried Sick?

Worried Sick by Rachel Flynn is 155 pages.

Worried Sick

Rachel Flynn

Worried Sick

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Stories from Koala Hills Secondary School

by Rachel Flynn

Illustrated by Craig Smith

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when everything you thought was familiar suddenly changes? The Year 6 students from Koala Hills Primary are stepping into a new world at Koala Hills Secondary College, where they're no longer the oldest but the newest kids. Can they handle the challenges ahead, or will this big change turn their world upside down?

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows the journey of Year 6 students transitioning from primary to secondary school, capturing the challenges and excitement of growing up. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of change, friendship, and adaptation without intense conflict. Parents can expect a relatable story about school life and early adolescence.