What reading level is Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED]?

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] by Kathe Koja is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] appropriate for?

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED]?

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] is fiction — Artists.

Does Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] have any content warnings?

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] has a HootRating of 9ME (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 Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED]?

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED] by Kathe Koja is 128 pages.

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED]

Kathe Koja

Buddha Boy [UNABRIDGED]

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathe Koja

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of chalk dust fills the air as laughter echoes down the crowded school hallways. Justin watches Jinsen, the quiet new kid with strange, mesmerizing drawings, face the cruel jeers of classmates who call him Buddha Boy. When Justin steps in, everything changes, but the ripple effects reach far beyond just two friends.

Themes

BullyingPrejudice & RacismFriendship Identity & Self-DiscoveryReligious Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores themes of bullying, prejudice, and self-discovery through the story of Justin and Jinsen, a new student facing torment at school. Suitable for teens 13 and up, it offers an insightful look at social issues and the impact of standing up for others. Parents should note its focus on emotional growth and the challenges of adolescence.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

128 pages

ISBN: 9781932076516
Pages: 128
Publisher: Fullcast Audio
Published: May 1, 2004
Type: Fiction

Genres

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Subjects

Social IssuesPrejudice & RacismReligiousOtherChildren's AudioYoung AdultSchool & EducationFriendshipConduct of LifeArtistsOrphansPeer PressureBuddhismHigh SchoolsSchoolsReading Level-Grade 7Reading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 8Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Large Type Books