What reading level is A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag?

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag by Gordon Korman is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag appropriate for?

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag?

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag is fiction — Contests.

Does A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag have any content warnings?

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). 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 A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag?

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag by Gordon Korman is 256 pages.

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag

Gordon Korman

A Semester in the Life of a Garbage Bag

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon Korman

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sean Delancey dribbles down the court, the crowd cheering, when Raymond Jardine bursts in with a wild plan to win a trip to a magical Greek island. Suddenly, everything changes — and Sean’s about to face a showdown that no one saw coming!

Themes

Friendship HumorSocial ThemesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel blends humor with themes of friendship and individuality as it follows popular basketball player Sean Delancey and his unlikely friendship with the eccentric Raymond Jardine. Together, they embark on a quirky adventure involving a school trip to a mythical Greek island and a conflict over a bizarre school project. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers lighthearted fun with positive messages about independent thinking and acceptance.