What reading level is Billy (Wolfbay Wings)?

Billy (Wolfbay Wings) by Bruce Brooks is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Billy (Wolfbay Wings) appropriate for?

Billy (Wolfbay Wings) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change.

What genre is Billy (Wolfbay Wings)?

Billy (Wolfbay Wings) is fiction — Fathers and sons.

Does Billy (Wolfbay Wings) have any content warnings?

Billy (Wolfbay Wings) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Billy (Wolfbay Wings)

Bruce Brooks

Billy (Wolfbay Wings)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bruce Brooks

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 sharp scrape of skates on ice echoes through the chilly rink, mixing with the rhythmic thud of hockey pucks. Billy’s breath clouds in the frosty air as he pushes harder, feeling the weight of his father’s expectations and the cheers of his teammates. Can he find his own strength amidst the noise and pressure?

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeSports & RecreationFamily

Quick Assessment

Billy is a middle-grade novel about a young boy navigating the challenges of adolescence, friendship, and family dynamics, especially with an overbearing, sports-obsessed father. Set against the backdrop of competitive hockey, it explores themes of self-discovery and courage. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the book addresses social and emotional issues typical of this age group.