What reading level is Secret Agent Dad?

Secret Agent Dad by Sarah Willson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Secret Agent Dad appropriate for?

Secret Agent Dad is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Secret Agent Dad?

Secret Agent Dad is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Secret Agent Dad have any content warnings?

Secret Agent Dad 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.

Secret Agent Dad

Sarah Willson

Secret Agent Dad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Willson

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp click of a secret code echoes in Angelica’s ears as she spins a thrilling story about her parents being spies. The classroom buzzes with excitement, but behind the laughter, Angelica feels a knot tighten in her stomach. What happens when the truth sneaks up and demands to be told?

Themes

Friendship Family Humor Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores themes of honesty and self-acceptance as Angelica fabricates stories about her parents being secret agents to impress her classmates. Intended for ages 9-12, it gently addresses the consequences of lying without heavy emotional content, making it suitable for young readers. Parents should know it encourages conversations about truthfulness and peer pressure.