What reading level is Dream Boy?

Dream Boy by Mary Crockett is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dream Boy appropriate for?

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

What genre is Dream Boy?

Dream Boy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dream Boy have any content warnings?

Dream Boy has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Dream Boy?

Dream Boy by Mary Crockett is 336 pages.

Dream Boy

Mary Crockett

Dream Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Crockett

Reading Level 7 12LE 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

The soft rustle of notebook pages mixes with the strange buzz of dreams slipping into real life. Annabelle’s dreams aren’t just stories at night—they start to leap off the page and into her science class. But when dream magic turns dark, how can she tell what’s real and what’s a nightmare?

Themes

DreamsSupernaturalFriendshipSchoolsDatingMiddle Grade Fiction

Quick Assessment

Dream Boy explores the blurry line between dreams and reality as Annabelle’s nighttime visions begin to manifest in her everyday life. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this story blends supernatural elements with relatable themes like friendship and school life. While the tone balances humor and suspense, parents should note some mild frightening moments tied to dream-related nightmares.