What reading level is Stoner and Spaz?

Stoner and Spaz by Ron Koertge is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Stoner and Spaz appropriate for?

Stoner and Spaz is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Drug & Alcohol Use, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Mental Health.

What genre is Stoner and Spaz?

Stoner and Spaz is fiction — Cerebral palsied.

Does Stoner and Spaz have any content warnings?

Stoner and Spaz has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Drug & Alcohol Use, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Mental Health. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Stoner and Spaz?

Stoner and Spaz by Ron Koertge is 128 pages.

Stoner and Spaz

Ron Koertge

Stoner and Spaz

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ron Koertge

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of smoke hangs heavy in the air as wheels scrape against cracked pavement. Two unlikely friends—one battling the challenges of cerebral palsy, the other wrestling with addiction—navigate a world that often feels harsh and unkind. Together, their journey is filled with rough edges and moments of unexpected hope.

Themes

Disability Representation Friendship Coming of AgeDrugs & AddictionSelf-Acceptance

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel explores the complex friendship between a boy with cerebral palsy and a young woman struggling with drug addiction. It addresses themes of self-acceptance, addiction, and the difficulties faced by troubled teens. Suitable for ages 13-18, parents should be aware of mature themes related to substance use and emotional struggles.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

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Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Drug & Alcohol Use Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Mental Health

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

128 pages

ISBN: 9780744590555
Pages: 128
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Published: October 7, 2002
Type: Fiction

Genres

Cerebral palsied

Subjects

Fiction Dealing With Drugs & AddictionCerebral PalsiedDrug AddictsCerebral PalsyPeople With DisabilitiesSelf-acceptanceDrug AbuseHigh SchoolsSchoolsVideo Recordings