What reading level is Hoax for Hire?

Hoax for Hire by Laura Martin is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hoax for Hire appropriate for?

Hoax for Hire is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Hoax for Hire?

Hoax for Hire is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Hoax for Hire have any content warnings?

Hoax for Hire has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Hoax for Hire?

Hoax for Hire by Laura Martin is 336 pages.

Hoax for Hire

Laura Martin

Hoax for Hire

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura Martin

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 salty spray of the ocean stings your nose as mysterious roars echo across the waves. Imagine being part of a family famous for fooling the world with sea monster hoaxes—but what happens when the biggest trick goes terribly wrong? Suddenly, it’s up to you and your brother to save the day and your family’s secret.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Family Humor

Quick Assessment

Hoax for Hire is a middle-grade adventure blending humor and heart, centered on a family of professional hoaxers who stage legendary creature sightings. When a major hoax goes wrong and family members go missing, the young protagonists must step up to save them. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book features themes of friendship and family, with mild peril and light suspense appropriate for this age group.