What reading level is Date Me, Bryson Keller?

Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Date Me, Bryson Keller appropriate for?

Date Me, Bryson Keller is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery, Coming Out.

What genre is Date Me, Bryson Keller?

Date Me, Bryson Keller is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Date Me, Bryson Keller have any content warnings?

Date Me, Bryson Keller has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Identity & Self-Discovery, Coming Out. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Date Me, Bryson Keller?

Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin Van Whye is 338 pages.

Date Me, Bryson Keller

Kevin Van Whye

Date Me, Bryson Keller

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin Van Whye

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Bryson Keller just got dared to date someone new every week, and Kai Sheridan is the first to ask him out. But when Bryson says yes, Kai's world flips upside down—because what if this week-long dare turns into something real? As senior year unfolds, Kai faces secrets and feelings he's never dealt with before, and the big question is: can a popular guy like Bryson really like him back?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Coming of Age Romance Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and young love through the story of Kai, a boy navigating his feelings for Bryson, who is perceived as straight. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles topics of coming out and self-discovery with sensitivity and warmth, making it a positive read for children exploring LGBTQ+ themes. There is mild emotional conflict as Kai manages school, family, and his secret relationship within a short time frame.