What reading level is Facing Up?

Facing Up by Robin F. Brancato is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Facing Up appropriate for?

Facing Up is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Death, Emotional: Loss & Grief.

Does Facing Up have any content warnings?

Facing Up has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Death, Emotional: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Facing Up?

Facing Up by Robin F. Brancato is 211 pages.

Facing Up

Robin F. Brancato

Facing Up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin F. Brancato

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Sometimes, a single choice can change everything. When a high school love triangle turns deadly, one boy must face the truth about his role in a tragic loss. It's a story about friendship, secrets, and the courage to accept responsibility.

Themes

FriendshipDeathHigh schoolsSchoolsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Facing Up is a middle-grade novel for ages 9-12 that explores the emotional aftermath of a tragic event linked to a high school love triangle. It thoughtfully addresses themes of friendship, guilt, and coming to terms with difficult truths. Parents should know the book deals with death and emotional complexity appropriate for middle-grade readers.