What reading level is Hit Squad?

Hit Squad by James Heneghan is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Hit Squad appropriate for?

Hit Squad is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Violence, Bullying.

What genre is Hit Squad?

Hit Squad is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Hit Squad have any content warnings?

Hit Squad has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Violence, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hit Squad?

Hit Squad by James Heneghan is 96 pages.

Hit Squad

James Heneghan

Hit Squad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Heneghan

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp clang of lockers slamming echoes down the hallway, mingling with whispers of secrets and threats. Mickey just wants to stay invisible at Grandview High, but when bullies take over, he's pulled into a dangerous game where friends and foes blur. Can he find a way out before the line between standing up and falling too far disappears?

Themes

Social JusticeSchool & EducationFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Hit Squad follows Mickey, a new student trying to navigate the challenges of fitting in at a prestigious high school. When he is drawn into a group aiming to confront bullies through retaliation, the story explores the consequences of violence and the complex roles of victim and aggressor. Suitable for teens ages 13 and up, it addresses heavy themes of school violence and social pressure with realistic scenarios.