What reading level is Call Waiting?

Call Waiting by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Call Waiting appropriate for?

Call Waiting is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Stalking, Threatening Phone Calls, Emotional Distress.

Does Call Waiting have any content warnings?

Call Waiting has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Stalking, Threatening Phone Calls, Emotional Distress. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Call Waiting?

Call Waiting by Robert Lawrence Stine is 176 pages.

Call Waiting

Robert Lawrence Stine

Call Waiting

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what happens when a harmless prank turns into something scary? Karen pretends she’s getting creepy phone calls just to keep her boyfriend close, but soon those calls aren’t pretend anymore. Now, someone really dangerous is on the line—who can she trust?

Themes

Mystery Friendship FamilySuspense

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Karen, a girl who fabricates threatening phone calls to prevent her boyfriend from breaking up with her. When the prank backfires and the calls become real, Karen faces genuine danger. The book contains themes of suspense and mild peril appropriate for ages 9-12, with some tension around stalking and emotional distress.