What reading level is Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts?

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts by William Hussey is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts appropriate for?

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts?

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts have any content warnings?

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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 Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts?

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts by William Hussey is 400 pages.

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts

William Hussey

Broken Hearts and Zombie Parts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Hussey

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you only had a month to make the coolest zombie movie ever and find someone to love you before a big surgery? Jesse Spark isn’t just racing against time—he’s battling fears about scars, self-worth, and what it means to be truly brave. Can he finish his film and find love before everything changes forever?

Themes

Family FriendshipLove & RomanceHumor Coming of Age LGBTQ+ Representation

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Jesse Spark, a teen facing heart surgery while trying to complete a zombie movie and find love. It explores themes of body image, self-acceptance, and LGBTQ+ romance with humor and warmth. Suitable for ages 13 and up, it contains mature topics handled in an accessible and lighthearted way.