Fake (Point)
Donna Cooner
Fake (Point)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Donna Cooner
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The sharp click of a keyboard echoes in the quiet night as Maisie crafts a new identity—Sienna, flawless and fearless. Behind the screen, she’s powerful, but each message weaves a tangled web of secrets and lies. When the real Sienna steps into the light, Maisie faces a choice that could change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of identity, bullying, and the complexities of online deception. It follows Maisie, a teen who creates a fake social media profile to combat her bullies but soon finds herself in a risky situation when the real person behind the photos appears. Suitable for ages 13 and up, the book thoughtfully handles social challenges common in adolescence.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781338239508
- Pages
- 304
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction