What reading level is Loser?

Loser by Keith Kortemartin is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Loser appropriate for?

Loser is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Loser have any content warnings?

Loser has a HootRating of 10LE (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.

Loser

Keith Kortemartin

Loser

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Keith Kortemartin

Reading Level 5 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Here's a secret: sometimes being called a 'loser' isn’t what it seems. When everything feels like it’s going wrong, finding out who you really are can change everything—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Loser by Keith Kortemartin is a middle-grade fiction novel exploring themes of self-discovery and resilience. Suitable for ages 9-12, it portrays the challenges of fitting in and overcoming negative labels with sensitivity. Parents should note the book deals with emotional struggles typical of this age group but does so in an accessible and thoughtful way.