What reading level is Faceless?

Faceless by Alyssa B. Sheinmel is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Faceless appropriate for?

Faceless is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury.

What genre is Faceless?

Faceless is fiction — Burns and scalds.

How many pages is Faceless?

Faceless by Alyssa B. Sheinmel is 341 pages.

Faceless

Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Faceless

Q: Does Faceless have any content warnings?

Faceless has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a single moment changed everything you knew about yourself? After a lightning strike causes a terrible fire, Maisie’s face is forever altered, and she receives a full face transplant. But how do you hold on to who you are when your reflection tells a different story?

Themes

FamiliesTransplantation of organs, tissues, etc. in childrenParent and teenagerIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Faceless follows sixteen-year-old Maisie as she copes with the aftermath of a devastating fire that leads to a full face transplant. This middle-grade novel explores themes of identity, family relationships, and self-acceptance amidst medical challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses complex emotional topics with sensitivity and without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

341 pages

ISBN: 9780545676014
Pages: 341
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 2015
Type: Fiction

Genres

Burns and scalds

Subjects

FamiliesTransplantation of Organs, Tissues, Etc. in ChildrenParent and TeenagerFacePatientsTransplantationFriendshipBurns and ScaldsIdentityParent and ChildFamily