What reading level is Fat Jack?

Fat Jack by Barbara Cohen is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fat Jack appropriate for?

Fat Jack is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Loneliness, Friendship, Betrayal.

What genre is Fat Jack?

Fat Jack is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Fat Jack have any content warnings?

Fat Jack has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Loneliness, Friendship, Betrayal. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fat Jack?

Fat Jack by Barbara Cohen is 182 pages.

Fat Jack

Barbara Cohen

Fat Jack

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Cohen

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Jack is not your average teen—he’s bigger, bolder, and braver than anyone expects. When he and another loner dive into the senior class play, they discover that friendship isn’t just about being popular but about trust and standing up for each other. What happens when betrayal sneaks in where you least expect it?

Themes

FriendshipSchoolsComing of AgeFiction

Quick Assessment

Fat Jack tells the story of two socially isolated teens who find connection and self-discovery through participating in a school play. This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, trust, and betrayal in a realistic school setting, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note that the book addresses emotional challenges common at this age, such as loneliness and peer conflict.