What reading level is Cheating heart?

Cheating heart by Laurie Lykken is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cheating heart appropriate for?

Cheating heart is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Cheating heart?

Cheating heart is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Cheating heart have any content warnings?

Cheating heart has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Cheating heart?

Cheating heart by Laurie Lykken is 136 pages.

Cheating heart

Laurie Lykken

Cheating heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurie Lykken

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if winning a computer for your school wasn't just about math skills? Imagine Claire and Rob, math whizzes, working hard to bring home the prize, but then Rob starts to wonder if the competition was fair. Could Ben, the cool kid from the fancy prep school, have cheated? The truth could change everything.

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeLove & RomanceAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel follows two young math enthusiasts competing in a contest to win a computer for their high school. The story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and young romance, with mild tension around suspicion of cheating. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses social dynamics and integrity in a way accessible to this age group.