BookShark grade levels, level by level
Which BookShark level lines up with which reading stage, with the evidence and sources for each level. Checked Oct 17, 2026.
In short
On the evidence we found, BookShark runs from Level K (ages 5 to 7) through Level H (ages 13 to 15), covering pre-reader to grade 10 reading and writing. The tests cover Readers and Language Arts for Levels A to C. From Level D, BookShark recommends matching Language Arts to the Reading with History level.
| Level | Reading stage | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Level K (ages 5 to 7) | Pre-reader (letters and sounds) to Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level A (ages 6 to 8) | Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) to Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level B (ages 7 to 9) | Phonics (blends, vowel teams; grade 1 work) to Fluent reader (grade 3 work) | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level C (ages 8 to 10) | Early fluent reader (grade 2 work) to Grade 4 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level D (ages 9 to 11) | Grade 4 reading and writing to Grade 6 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level E (ages 10 to 12) | Grade 5 reading and writing to Grade 7 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level F (ages 11 to 13) | Grade 6 reading and writing to Grade 8 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level G (ages 12 to 14) | Grade 7 reading and writing to Grade 9 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
| Level H (ages 13 to 15) | Grade 8 reading and writing to Grade 10 reading and writing | Confirmed by publisher |
Where these come from
BookShark lists an age range for each level and suggests the middle level for a child's age.
Sources: BookShark choosing guide: levels by age, BookShark reading and language arts placement tests.
Placement test
BookShark reading and language arts placement tests. A grade label is a starting point; the placement test shows where your child is secure. It is also listed in our placement test directory.
Questions parents ask
What grade level is BookShark?
On the evidence we found, BookShark runs from Level K (ages 5 to 7) through Level H (ages 13 to 15), covering pre-reader to grade 10 reading and writing. The tests cover Readers and Language Arts for Levels A to C. From Level D, BookShark recommends matching Language Arts to the Reading with History level.
What grade is Level K (ages 5 to 7) in BookShark?
Pre-reader (letters and sounds) to Beginning phonics (short words like cat, map) (Confirmed by publisher). The placement test is the better guide for your child.
What grade is Level H (ages 13 to 15) in BookShark?
Grade 8 reading and writing to Grade 10 reading and writing (Confirmed by publisher).
Does BookShark have a placement test?
BookShark reading and language arts placement tests: https://bookshark.com/homeschool-curriculum/placement-tests. The tests cover Readers and Language Arts for Levels A to C. From Level D, BookShark recommends matching Language Arts to the Reading with History level.
How did you line up BookShark levels with grades?
BookShark lists an age range for each level and suggests the middle level for a child's age. Every level on this page carries an evidence level: Confirmed by publisher, Supported by parent reports, or Not confirmed when we found no source.
When does BookShark go on sale?
No published sale dates, discounts or free trials were found on the brand's own site when we checked. Details and sources: https://homeschoolhaul.com/sale-calendar/bookshark/
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