What reading level is Lying to live?

Lying to live by Darrien Lee is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lying to live appropriate for?

Lying to live is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is Lying to live?

Lying to live is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Lying to live have any content warnings?

Lying to live has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loneliness, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lying to live?

Lying to live by Darrien Lee is 138 pages.

Lying to live

Darrien Lee

Lying to live

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darrien Lee

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Denim Mitchell isn't just any tutor—she’s about to face a challenge far bigger than homework. Julius Graham saw something no one else did, and now he’s scared to speak up. Can Denim help him find courage before secrets put them both in danger?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age Social JusticeInvestigationAfrican American Experience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores serious themes such as witnessing a violent crime and the emotional impact on a young boy, Julius, who struggles with fear and silence. Denim, a responsible and determined peer, supports him through difficult choices about truth and safety. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this book handles mature topics with sensitivity but involves discussions of violence and its effects, which parents should consider.