What reading level is Don't Answer the Phone?

Don't Answer the Phone by Laurie John, Francine Pascal is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Don't Answer the Phone appropriate for?

Don't Answer the Phone is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Don't Answer the Phone?

Don't Answer the Phone is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Don't Answer the Phone have any content warnings?

Don't Answer the Phone has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & 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 Don't Answer the Phone?

Don't Answer the Phone by Laurie John, Francine Pascal is 292 pages.

Don't Answer the Phone

Laurie John, Francine Pascal

Don't Answer the Phone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurie John, Francine Pascal

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

What would you do if someone called with a scary secret — but you weren’t allowed to tell anyone? Alexandra answers calls all day, but when a mysterious caller promises to hurt someone she knows, the danger feels all too real. Can she catch the villain before it’s too late, or is the threat closer than she thinks?

Themes

Mystery Friendship Coming of AgeSocial ThemesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Alexandra, a hotline operator at Sweet Valley University, who receives threatening calls about a potential murder. The story explores themes of trust, courage, and responsibility as Alexandra faces real danger. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains suspenseful moments and mild peril but no graphic violence.