What reading level is Accomplice?

Accomplice by Eireann Corrigan is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Accomplice appropriate for?

Accomplice is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Accomplice?

Accomplice is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Accomplice have any content warnings?

Accomplice has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Accomplice?

Accomplice by Eireann Corrigan is 296 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Accomplice

Eireann Corrigan

Accomplice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eireann Corrigan

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

The sharp scent of freshly sharpened pencils fills the air as Finn and Chloe sit side by side in the bustling school hallway. Suddenly, their guidance counselor drops a surprising secret: good grades and community service might not be enough to get into college anymore. Now, their friendship faces a challenge that could change everything.

Themes

FriendshipBest friendsHoaxesHigh schoolsSchools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the pressures faced by preteens aiming for college, highlighting themes of friendship and ethical choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses the lengths some might go to achieve success while navigating school life. Parents should note the story involves a school-based hoax, presented in a way that's accessible and relevant to young readers.

Why we rated Accomplice 9LE

Accomplice is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Accomplice works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Accomplice as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Accomplice explores friendship, best friends, hoaxes, high schools, and schools — 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, best friends, hoaxes.