What reading level is Written in stone?

Written in stone by Rosanne Parry is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Written in stone appropriate for?

Written in stone is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Written in stone?

Written in stone is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Written in stone have any content warnings?

Written in stone has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Written in stone?

Written in stone by Rosanne Parry is 210 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

Written in stone

Rosanne Parry

Written in stone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosanne Parry

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

This is the story of a girl who carries the weight of history on her shoulders — her tribe’s traditions are slipping away, and her father is gone. But her courage to hold onto the past might change everything. What will she do when the old ways are almost forgotten?

Themes

Multicultural Coming of Age FamilyHistoryOrphans

Quick Assessment

Set in the 1920s Pacific Northwest, this middle-grade novel follows a young Makah girl navigating the loss of her father and the challenges facing her tribe’s traditions. It sensitively explores themes of cultural heritage, grief, and resilience, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note it provides historical insight into Native American life with emotional depth but without graphic content.

Why we rated Written in stone 10ME

Written in stone is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Written in stone works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Written in stone as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Written in stone explores multicultural, coming of age, family, history, and orphans — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about multicultural, coming of age, family.