What reading level is Field Notes on Love?

Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Field Notes on Love appropriate for?

Field Notes on Love is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Field Notes on Love?

Field Notes on Love is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Field Notes on Love have any content warnings?

Field Notes on Love has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Field Notes on Love?

Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith is 288 pages.

Field Notes on Love

Jennifer E. Smith

Field Notes on Love

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jennifer E. Smith

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Hugo's perfect train trip is ruined when his girlfriend dumps him but leaves the tickets behind—tickets he can’t use without the right name. Mae just got rejected from film school and sees a chance for adventure when she answers Hugo’s call for a stand-in. What starts as a plan to escape soon turns into a journey that could change everything they thought they knew about love and themselves.

Themes

Romance Coming of Age Family FriendshipEmotions & FeelingsAdventureContemporary

Quick Assessment

This young adult romance follows two teens who embark on a cross-country train trip under unusual circumstances, discovering love and self-growth along the way. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story thoughtfully explores themes of heartbreak, disappointment, and new beginnings without heavy or explicit content. Parents can expect a heartfelt, age-appropriate narrative about emotional resilience and connection.