What reading level is Dear Jackie?

Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dear Jackie appropriate for?

Dear Jackie is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Dear Jackie?

Dear Jackie is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dear Jackie have any content warnings?

Dear Jackie has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Dear Jackie?

Dear Jackie by Jessixa Bagley is 288 pages.

Dear Jackie

Jessixa Bagley

Dear Jackie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jessixa Bagley

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Jackie is about to pull off the most unexpected middle school stunt: she writes herself a secret love letter! But when the whole school starts buzzing about her mysterious admirer, things get way more complicated than she ever imagined. Can Jackie outsmart the chaos she's created?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family HumorSchool LifeIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Dear Jackie is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores friendship, identity, and the challenges of fitting in during the transition to middle school. The story deals with themes of peer pressure, self-discovery, and the ups and downs of early adolescent social life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains relatable middle school situations with light humor and no concerning content.