What reading level is Jolly Foul Play?

Jolly Foul Play by Robin Stevens is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Jolly Foul Play appropriate for?

Jolly Foul Play is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Murder.

What genre is Jolly Foul Play?

Jolly Foul Play is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Jolly Foul Play have any content warnings?

Jolly Foul Play has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Murder. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jolly Foul Play?

Jolly Foul Play by Robin Stevens is 368 pages.

Jolly Foul Play

Robin Stevens

Jolly Foul Play

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Stevens

Reading Level 7 12ME 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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Fireworks explode overhead as Hazel and Daisy race through the dark school corridors, chasing whispers of secrets hidden in shadowy corners. Suddenly, a scream pierces the night—Elizabeth Hurst has been found, and something about her death doesn’t add up. Can Hazel and Daisy unravel the mystery before the whole school falls apart?

Themes

Mystery FriendshipBullyingComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Hazel and Daisy as they navigate a new school term disrupted by bullying and the shocking murder of the Head Girl. The story explores themes of friendship, trust, and the challenges of adolescence while encouraging critical thinking through puzzle-solving. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild suspense and addresses bullying in an age-appropriate manner.