What reading level is Showing Off?

Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Showing Off appropriate for?

Showing Off is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Does Showing Off have any content warnings?

Showing Off has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Showing Off?

Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski is 240 pages.

Showing Off

Sarah Mlynowski

Showing Off

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Mlynowski

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you could transform into a creature no one has ever seen—a mix between a kitten and a dragon? Dory can do just that, but with the big Show Off magic showcase coming up, will her unique powers be enough to shine, or will Pepper’s uncontrollable ‘fiercing’ magic cause more trouble than they expect? The spotlight is on, and everything could change in an instant.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows Dory, a girl who transforms into a kitten-dragon hybrid, and her friend Pepper, whose magical ‘fiercing’ ability is unpredictable and frightening to others. As they prepare for an important magic showcase, they grapple with self-acceptance and the challenges of their unusual powers. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild fantasy themes and explores friendship and personal growth.