What reading level is Smokescreen?

Smokescreen by Amy Goldman Koss is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Smokescreen appropriate for?

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

What genre is Smokescreen?

Smokescreen is fiction — Honesty.

Does Smokescreen have any content warnings?

Smokescreen 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 Smokescreen?

Smokescreen by Amy Goldman Koss is 138 pages.

Smokescreen

Amy Goldman Koss

Smokescreen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Goldman Koss

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 smell of smoke fills the air, wrapping around Mitzi’s house like a thick fog. Mitzi watches her mom struggle to quit, and to get a little attention from the boy she likes, she invents a scary illness called 'Stipitis.' But secrets like these can weigh heavy on a heart.

Themes

FamilyHonestyJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores a young girl's imaginative way of coping with her mother’s smoking habit by pretending she has a serious illness to gain sympathy. It thoughtfully addresses themes of honesty, family dynamics, and childhood crushes, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware that smoking is a central topic and may prompt discussions about addiction and empathy.