What reading level is Kind of a Big Deal?

Kind of a Big Deal by Shannon Hale is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Kind of a Big Deal appropriate for?

Kind of a Big Deal is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Romantic Content.

What genre is Kind of a Big Deal?

Kind of a Big Deal is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Kind of a Big Deal have any content warnings?

Kind of a Big Deal has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, 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 Kind of a Big Deal?

Kind of a Big Deal by Shannon Hale is 400 pages.

Kind of a Big Deal

Shannon Hale

Kind of a Big Deal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shannon Hale

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Josie drops out of high school to chase stardom, but when her dreams crash and her world falls apart, she discovers something incredible—she can jump inside the pages of books! Suddenly, she's a post-apocalyptic hero, a rom-com lead, even a 17th-century wench. But as the stories pull her deeper in, will Josie find a way back or get lost forever?

Themes

Coming of Age RomanceSatireYoung Adult FictionFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Josie, a former high school star whose life unravels after she gives up on her Broadway dreams. As she literally steps into different book worlds, Josie explores themes of identity, resilience, and self-discovery through fantasy and romance. Suitable for teens, the story contains mild emotional conflict and satire, with no significant content concerns.