What reading level is Double fake?

Double fake by Rich Wallace is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Double fake appropriate for?

Double fake is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Double fake?

Double fake is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Double fake have any content warnings?

Double fake has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Double fake?

Double fake by Rich Wallace is 119 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Double fake

Rich Wallace

Double fake

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rich Wallace

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

A Junior Library Guild selection

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

Have you ever felt like everyone was talking about you behind your back? Emma is starting to like her new school, but then her friend Cynthia begins spreading rumors that make Emma feel like an outsider. How will Emma handle this tricky situation?

Themes

Friendship Sports Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores themes of friendship and social challenges as Emma navigates the difficulties of fitting in at a new school. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses issues of peer relationships and self-confidence in a relatable way without intense content.

Why we rated Double fake 9LE

Double fake is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 119 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Double fake works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Double fake as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Double fake explores friendship, sports, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, sports, coming of age.
✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — Double fake carries an award.