What reading level is Paper Covers Rock?

Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Paper Covers Rock appropriate for?

Paper Covers Rock is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Death, Emotional Conflict.

What genre is Paper Covers Rock?

Paper Covers Rock is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Paper Covers Rock have any content warnings?

Paper Covers Rock has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Death, Emotional Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Paper Covers Rock?

Paper Covers Rock by Jenny Hubbard is 192 pages.

Paper Covers Rock

Jenny Hubbard

Paper Covers Rock

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Hubbard

Reading Level 4-5 9IE 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

Alex made a choice that changed everything — he couldn’t save his friend from drowning, and now secrets are swirling around the river where it happened. But what if telling the truth only made things worse? Every decision here carries a weight that won’t just disappear.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilySchoolsMoral Complexity

Quick Assessment

Paper Covers Rock is a gripping middle-grade novel about a sixteen-year-old boy grappling with guilt and secrets after a tragic accident at his boarding school. The story explores themes of friendship, honesty, and the consequences of difficult choices, making it suitable for mature readers aged 9-12 who can handle complex emotional situations. Parents should note the presence of death, emotional conflict, and moral ambiguity, which are thoughtfully presented.