What reading level is Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child?

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child by Maria T. Lennon is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child appropriate for?

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child?

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child have any content warnings?

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child?

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child by Maria T. Lennon is 304 pages.

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child

Maria T. Lennon

Confessions of a So-Called Middle Child

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maria T. Lennon

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Charlie C. Cooper isn’t just a middle child—she’s a reformed bully with a knack for mischief and a bold sense of style in her turquoise Doc Martens! When she’s tasked with befriending the school’s biggest outcast, Marta the Farta, Charlie must face mean girls and make tough choices about what’s right. Can a prankster turn into a true friend before middle school chaos takes over?

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeBullyingSchoolHumor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Charlie C. Cooper, a seventh grader navigating the challenges of middle school, bullying, and friendship. The story addresses themes of personal growth and empathy as Charlie tries to reform her behavior and build a meaningful friendship with a bullied peer. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book balances humor with thoughtful exploration of social dynamics and emotional development.