What reading level is Secret selves?

Secret selves by Judie Angell is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Secret selves appropriate for?

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

What genre is Secret selves?

Secret selves is fiction — Self-perception.

Does Secret selves have any content warnings?

Secret selves 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 Secret selves?

Secret selves by Judie Angell is 177 pages.

Secret selves

Judie Angell

Secret selves

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Judie Angell

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

Julie races through the crowded school hallway, her heart pounding as whispers follow her every step. Rusty waits by the lockers, wrestling with the secret he’s been hiding. Just when they think they can’t keep it in any longer, everything changes—what will happen next?

Themes

Self-PerceptionComing of Age Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of self-perception and identity as eighth-grader Julie and ninth-grader Rusty navigate the differences between their public images and private selves. It thoughtfully addresses themes relevant to preteens, such as personal growth and relationships, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains no intense content, focusing instead on emotional development and social dynamics.