What reading level is Behind the scenes?

Behind the scenes by Erin Falligant is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Behind the scenes appropriate for?

Behind the scenes is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Behind the scenes?

Behind the scenes is fiction — Conduct of life.

Does Behind the scenes have any content warnings?

Behind the scenes has a HootRating of 10LE (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 Behind the scenes?

Behind the scenes by Erin Falligant is 120 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Behind the scenes

Erin Falligant

Behind the scenes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Erin Falligant

Reading Level 5-6 10LE 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

The hum of a busy film set buzzes in your ears as the camera rolls and the smell of popcorn fills the air. You’re the director of your very own movie, facing a tough choice: keep your film in the contest and risk hurting a friend, or take it out to protect their feelings? Every decision you make changes the story—and your heart.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age AdventurePlot-your-own storiesMotion picturesConduct of lifeProduction and direction

Quick Assessment

This interactive middle-grade fiction invites readers to step into the shoes of a creative girl passionate about filmmaking. With over 20 possible endings, the story explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and decision-making in a fun, engaging way suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note that the book encourages thoughtful reflection on social dynamics and personal values without intense content.

Why we rated Behind the scenes 10LE

Behind the scenes is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Behind the scenes works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Behind the scenes as 10LE ("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, Behind the scenes explores friendship, coming of age, adventure, plot-your-own stories, and motion pictures — 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, coming of age, adventure.