What reading level is Liar of Kudzu?

Liar of Kudzu by Bob Schooley is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 940L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Liar of Kudzu appropriate for?

Liar of Kudzu is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Liar of Kudzu?

Liar of Kudzu is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Liar of Kudzu have any content warnings?

Liar of Kudzu 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 Liar of Kudzu?

Liar of Kudzu by Bob Schooley is 192 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Liar of Kudzu

Bob Schooley

Liar of Kudzu

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bob Schooley

Reading Level 6-7 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Pete is the biggest liar you’ll ever meet—but his wild stories might just save the day. When a mysterious object falls from the sky, he teams up with the brainiest kid in class and the new girl to uncover an incredible secret. Sometimes, a little fibbing leads to the biggest truths.

Themes

FriendshipHonestyAdventureJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old Pete, known for his tall tales, as he joins forces with classmates to investigate a strange extraterrestrial object. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of honesty, friendship, and curiosity without intense content. Parents can expect a lighthearted yet meaningful adventure that encourages critical thinking about truth and trust.

Why we rated Liar of Kudzu 11LE

Liar of Kudzu is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 940L across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Liar of Kudzu works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate Liar of Kudzu as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Liar of Kudzu explores friendship, honesty, adventure, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, honesty, adventure.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.