What reading level is George?

George by Alex Gino is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is George appropriate for?

George is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Transphobic Slurs, Deadnaming, Misgendering, Vomiting, Shower Scenes.

What genre is George?

George is fiction — Children's stories.

Does George have any content warnings?

George has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Transphobic Slurs, Deadnaming, Misgendering, Vomiting, Shower Scenes. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is George?

George by Alex Gino is 224 pages.

George

Alex Gino

George

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alex Gino

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of pages and the quiet buzz of a classroom fill the air as George stands at the edge of a big secret. Everyone sees a boy, but George feels like a girl inside. When the chance to play Charlotte in the school play comes up, will George find the courage to show who she truly is?

Themes

FriendshipBullyingComing of Age Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

George is a middle-grade novel that explores themes of gender identity and the challenges of being true to oneself in a world that often misunderstands. It addresses bullying, misgendering, and transphobic language while portraying the importance of friendship and self-acceptance. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes some sensitive scenes such as shower moments and emotional distress, which parents may want to discuss with their children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Transphobic Slurs Deadnaming Misgendering Vomiting Shower Scenes

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9781407170978
Pages: 224
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2017
Type: Fiction

Genres

Children's stories

Subjects

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