What reading level is No big deal?

No big deal by Ellen Jaffe-Gill is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is No big deal?

No big deal is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is No big deal?

No big deal by Ellen Jaffe-Gill is 187 pages.

No big deal

Ellen Jaffe-Gill

No big deal

Q: What age is No big deal appropriate for?

No big deal is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Bullying, Emotional: Body Dysmorphia.

Q: Does No big deal have any content warnings?

No big deal has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Bullying, Emotional: Body Dysmorphia. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Jaffe-Gill

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

What happens when standing up for someone you believe in feels like the biggest risk? Janice supports her favorite teacher, even when whispers and rumors swirl around him. Can she keep her courage strong when the truth feels so complicated?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Family Coming of AgeSchools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of supporting a teacher rumored to be gay while navigating complex social dynamics in junior high. It touches on themes of identity, loyalty, and the impact of rumors, including sensitive issues like gaslighting, cheating, body dysmorphia, and teasing related to weight. Recommended for readers aged 9-12 who can handle nuanced social situations and emotional topics.