What reading level is Faking It?

Faking It by Pete Johnson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Faking It appropriate for?

Faking It is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Faking It?

Faking It is fiction — Dating (Social customs).

Does Faking It have any content warnings?

Faking It has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Faking It?

Faking It by Pete Johnson is 192 pages.

Faking It

Pete Johnson

Faking It

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pete Johnson

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Why do girls never see Will as boyfriend material? When he creates the perfect imaginary girlfriend, everything starts to change—but what happens when the truth comes out? Will his plan really help him understand girls, or will it backfire in the funniest way?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Humor Romance

Quick Assessment

Faking It is a humorous and lighthearted novel about a young boy named Will who invents an imaginary girlfriend to gain popularity and understand girls better. Suitable for ages 13-18, this book explores themes of adolescence, relationships, and self-discovery with a gentle and comedic tone. There is no graphic content, making it appropriate for middle and high school readers.