What reading level is Song Lee and the I Hate You Note?

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note by Suzy Kline is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Song Lee and the I Hate You Note appropriate for?

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Song Lee and the I Hate You Note?

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Song Lee and the I Hate You Note have any content warnings?

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note

Suzy Kline

Song Lee and the I Hate You Note

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzy Kline

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 scratch of pencil on paper fills the quiet classroom, but Song Lee’s heart sinks when she reads the words written just for her. The notes sting, but beneath the hurt, she searches for a way to turn the sadness into something brave and kind. What will she do when the whispers in class grow louder?

Themes

School & EducationFriendshipEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Song Lee as she navigates the challenge of receiving mean notes at school. It offers a thoughtful look at how children can handle bullying through positive and appropriate responses. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it encourages empathy and resilience without graphic content.