Sleeping freshmen never lie
David Lubar
Sleeping freshmen never lie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Lubar
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 starting high school felt like surviving a jungle full of freaks, bullies, and impossible crushes? Scott’s world turns upside down when his mom announces she’s having a baby—right when he’s trying to figure out girls, friends, and how to stay awake through it all. Can he find his way through the chaos and write a survival guide for the sibling who’s about to join the adventure?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of starting high school through the eyes of Scott, who navigates social pressures, family changes, and self-confidence issues. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it touches on typical adolescent concerns in a humorous and relatable way, with no intense content. Themes include sibling relationships, personal growth, and the ups and downs of school life.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780142407806
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction