What reading level is The big lie?

The big lie by Julie Mayhew is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The big lie appropriate for?

The big lie is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Alternative History, Rebellion, Complex Themes.

What genre is The big lie?

The big lie is fiction — Best friends.

Does The big lie have any content warnings?

The big lie has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Alternative History, Rebellion, Complex Themes. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The big lie?

The big lie by Julie Mayhew is 323 pages.

The big lie

Julie Mayhew

The big lie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Mayhew

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if the world you knew was hiding a terrible secret? Imagine living in a place where history is twisted and truth is dangerous. Could one brave girl uncover the big lie before it’s too late?

Themes

Coming of AgeAlternative HistoriesTeenage GirlsJuvenile FictionFiction

Quick Assessment

Set in an alternative history where Nazi ideology dominates England, this middle-grade novel explores themes of rebellion and self-discovery through the eyes of a teenage girl. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it introduces complex ideas about truth and identity in a way that is accessible but may require parental guidance due to the heavy historical context. The story encourages critical thinking about history and morality.