What reading level is Facing Up?

Facing Up by Robin F. Brancato is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Facing Up appropriate for?

Facing Up is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11IE (Intense — Emotional).

Does Facing Up have any content warnings?

Facing Up has a HootRating of 11IE (Intense — 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 Facing Up?

Facing Up by Robin F. Brancato is 228 pages.

Facing Up

Robin F. Brancato

Facing Up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin F. Brancato

Reading Level 6 11IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Dave makes a choice that changes everything — he gets involved with his best friend's girl, and suddenly nothing feels the same. Guilt crashes in hard when an accident takes his friend away, leaving Dave to face the hardest truth. How do you live with a secret that could break you?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilyHigh SchoolMoral Complexity

Quick Assessment

Facing Up explores the complex emotions of guilt and friendship as a teenage boy deals with the consequences of a tragic accident involving his best friend. Suitable for ages 13-18, this young adult novel thoughtfully addresses themes of responsibility, grief, and moral challenges in a high school setting. Parents should be aware of the emotional intensity related to loss and remorse.