What reading level is Katfish?

Katfish by Obert Skye is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Katfish appropriate for?

Katfish is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Katfish?

Katfish is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Katfish have any content warnings?

Katfish has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Katfish?

Katfish by Obert Skye is 274 pages.

Katfish

Obert Skye

Katfish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Obert Skye

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 your biggest problem was surviving a school version of the Hunger Games? Imagine having a fierce, tail-wearing friend named Katfish—part warrior, part mermaid—ready to give you the best tips to win and fix your mess. But with everyone against you, can Rob turn things around before everything falls apart?

Themes

Humor Friendship Adventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Rob Burnside as he navigates the social fallout of his past mistakes and an unusual school competition inspired by the Hunger Games. With the help of Katfish—a quirky, strong-willed character—Rob learns about friendship, resilience, and self-improvement. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it contains light themes of social challenges and mild peril in a fun, imaginative setting.