What reading level is Freshman Year?

Freshman Year by Sarah Mai is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Freshman Year appropriate for?

Freshman Year is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Freshman Year?

Freshman Year is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Freshman Year have any content warnings?

Freshman Year 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 Freshman Year?

Freshman Year by Sarah Mai is 288 pages.

Freshman Year

Sarah Mai

Freshman Year

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Mai

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The scratch of pencil on paper fills the quiet room, mixing with the nervous buzz of a new chapter about to begin. Freshman year is a whirlwind of strange dorm smells, late-night laughter, and the endless pressure to figure out who you really are. Every sketch tells a story, but some truths are harder to draw than others.

Themes

Coming of Age Humor Family FriendshipArt

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows an eighteen-year-old aspiring comics artist navigating the emotional ups and downs of starting college. It explores themes of self-discovery, anxiety, and humor in a relatable way for ages 9-12. The book offers a gentle look at the challenges of growing up and adjusting to new environments without intense content.