What reading level is Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff?

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff by Walter Dean Myers is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff appropriate for?

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff?

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff is fiction.

Does Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff have any content warnings?

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff 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 Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff?

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff by Walter Dean Myers is 192 pages.

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff

Walter Dean Myers

Fast Sam, Cool Clyde, and Stuff

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Dean Myers

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

What if you moved to a new neighborhood in the heart of New York City and met two unforgettable friends? Imagine a year filled with adventures, challenges, and surprises on 116th Street. How will young Sam navigate this new world and the choices that come with it?

Themes

Friendship Coming of AgeCity LifeMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This coming-of-age novel follows a young boy who moves to a vibrant New York City neighborhood and forms meaningful friendships while facing the realities of urban life. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it explores themes of friendship, identity, and city living without graphic content. Parents should note its realistic portrayal of city challenges and interpersonal dynamics.