What reading level is Cub?

Cub by Cynthia L. Copeland is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cub appropriate for?

Cub is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, First Crush, Mild Peril.

Cub is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Cub have any content warnings?

Cub has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, First Crush, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cub?

Cub by Cynthia L. Copeland is 121 pages.

Cub

Cynthia L. Copeland

Cub

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia L. Copeland

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Cindy pedals fast, clutching her notepad, ready to chase a story for the local paper. She’s just a twelve-year-old cub reporter in the 1970s, juggling tricky friendships, first crushes, and breaking news about a scandal that could change everything. But when her big scoop slips through her fingers, will she find the courage to try again?

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship FamilyJournalismHistorical

Quick Assessment

Set in the early 1970s, this graphic memoir follows twelve-year-old Cindy as she navigates seventh-grade challenges while interning as a cub reporter at a local newspaper. The story highlights themes of empowerment, journalism, and self-discovery, with a historical backdrop including the Watergate scandal. It’s appropriate for middle-grade readers ages 9-12 and features mild social conflicts such as bullying and friendship struggles.