What reading level is Rules of Persuasion?

Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rules of Persuasion appropriate for?

Rules of Persuasion is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Rules of Persuasion?

Rules of Persuasion is fiction — Graffiti.

Does Rules of Persuasion have any content warnings?

Rules of Persuasion 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 Rules of Persuasion?

Rules of Persuasion by Amity Hope is 240 pages.

Rules of Persuasion

Amity Hope

Rules of Persuasion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amity Hope

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Here’s a secret: Meg Matthews was the good girl—until everything changed. Now she’s riding motorcycles and painting graffiti, but that’s not the biggest surprise. When a certain star baseball player catches her, their fake relationship starts a chain of secrets—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Romance Sports

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, identity, and interpersonal relationships as Meg Matthews navigates personal loss and newfound rebellion. The story includes mild depictions of vandalism and blackmail within a school setting and centers around a fake relationship that evolves into genuine trust. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers thoughtful insights into coping with change and building connections.