What reading level is Jessica the Genius?

Jessica the Genius by Francine Pascal is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Jessica the Genius appropriate for?

Jessica the Genius is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Romantic Content.

What genre is Jessica the Genius?

Jessica the Genius is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Jessica the Genius have any content warnings?

Jessica the Genius has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Romantic Content. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jessica the Genius?

Jessica the Genius by Francine Pascal is 197 pages.

Jessica the Genius

Francine Pascal

Jessica the Genius

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Francine Pascal

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if the girl who's all about sun, fun, and friends suddenly aces a super hard test everyone thought she’d fail? Jessica Wakefield’s perfect SAT score has everyone whispering—did she really cheat? And while she battles rumors, her sister Elizabeth faces a whole different challenge with a boyfriend who’s acting way too cool for school.

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeSocial IssuesRomance

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Jessica Wakefield as she navigates rumors about cheating after scoring exceptionally well on her SATs, alongside her sister Elizabeth dealing with relationship challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of honesty, peer pressure, and self-esteem within a school and family setting. Parents should note the book touches on social issues relevant to preteens, including friendship dynamics and teenage relationships.