What reading level is Denton Little's Deathdate?

Denton Little's Deathdate by Lance Rubin is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Denton Little's Deathdate appropriate for?

Denton Little's Deathdate is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Death, Grief, Sexual Content, Anxiety.

What genre is Denton Little's Deathdate?

Denton Little's Deathdate is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Denton Little's Deathdate have any content warnings?

Denton Little's Deathdate has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Death, Grief, Sexual Content, Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Denton Little's Deathdate?

Denton Little's Deathdate by Lance Rubin is 368 pages.

Denton Little's Deathdate

Lance Rubin

Denton Little's Deathdate

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lance Rubin

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Denton’s prom night is supposed to be unforgettable—but not because he’s about to die. He wakes up with a strange rash and a headache, unsure if it’s just a hangover or something more. Then a mysterious stranger crashes his funeral, dropping secrets that turn Denton’s world upside down—what’s really going on?

Themes

Young Adult FictionHumorDeathGriefFriendshipFirst LoveIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Denton Little, a teenager living in a world where everyone knows their deathdate. With just two days left before his own, Denton navigates first loves, unexpected betrayals, and mysterious warnings, blending humor with poignant reflections on mortality. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, it contains mature themes including death, grief, and some sexual content, presented with wit and heart.