What reading level is Roz and Ozzie?

Roz and Ozzie by Johanna Hurwitz is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Roz and Ozzie appropriate for?

Roz and Ozzie is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Roz and Ozzie?

Roz and Ozzie is fiction — Families.

Does Roz and Ozzie have any content warnings?

Roz and Ozzie has a HootRating of 9LE (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.

How many pages is Roz and Ozzie?

Roz and Ozzie by Johanna Hurwitz is 114 pages.

Roz and Ozzie

Johanna Hurwitz

Roz and Ozzie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Johanna Hurwitz

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Roz Sasser is not your average fourth grader—she's got a little brother named Ozzie who’s a second grader with a crush so big, it turns every day into a hilarious adventure. From awkward moments to unexpected laughs, Ozzie's feelings make school anything but ordinary. It’s a story that shows why family can be the funniest and most surprising part of life.

Themes

Family Humor

Quick Assessment

Roz and Ozzie follows a fourth grader navigating a new school while dealing with her younger brother Ozzie's innocent crush on her, which leads to humorous and sometimes awkward situations. The book is suitable for ages 9-12 and gently explores family dynamics and childhood crushes with light humor and warmth. There is minimal content concern, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.