What reading level is Mexican whiteboy?

Mexican whiteboy by Matt de la Peña is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mexican whiteboy appropriate for?

Mexican whiteboy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Mexican whiteboy?

Mexican whiteboy is fiction — Baseball.

Does Mexican whiteboy have any content warnings?

Mexican whiteboy has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — 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 Mexican whiteboy?

Mexican whiteboy by Matt de la Peña is 249 pages.

Mexican whiteboy

Matt de la Peña

Mexican whiteboy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Matt de la Peña

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

A Junior Library Guild selection

The text is written at a 6th 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

The sharp crack of a baseball hitting a bat echoes through the warm San Diego air, mixing with the salty breeze from the nearby ocean. Danny, feeling the rough leather of his glove, steps onto the field where friendships are tested and secrets unfold. As the sun sets, he wonders if he can ever truly belong to two worlds at once.

Themes

IdentitySelf-acceptanceRacially mixed peopleBaseballFathers and sonsFriendship Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

This coming-of-age novel explores a teenager’s journey to understand his mixed Mexican and white heritage while navigating friendships and family relationships. Set in San Diego, it thoughtfully addresses themes of identity, self-acceptance, and cultural belonging appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the story includes realistic portrayals of adolescent emotions and challenges but is suitable for ages 9-12.