What reading level is Fakers?

Fakers by H. P. Wood is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fakers appropriate for?

Fakers is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Fakers?

Fakers is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Fakers have any content warnings?

Fakers has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fakers?

Fakers by H. P. Wood is 164 pages.

Fakers

H. P. Wood

Fakers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Insider's Guide to Cons, Hoaxes, and Scams

by H. P. Wood

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: not all tricksters are bad—some fakers have fooled the world in the wildest ways, and a few even ended up saving the day. From ancient sneaky tricks to today’s sneakiest scams, the stories will surprise you. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Swindlers and swindlingFraudJuvenile literatureHoaxesCritical ThinkingHistory

Quick Assessment

This engaging middle-grade nonfiction book explores the history of cons, scams, and hoaxes, revealing both the cleverness and consequences behind them. It offers accessible profiles of notable con artists and practical advice to help children recognize and avoid deception. Suitable for ages 9-12, it balances entertaining stories with educational content about critical thinking and media literacy.