What reading level is The Boyfriend List?

The Boyfriend List by E. Lockheart is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Boyfriend List appropriate for?

The Boyfriend List is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Panic Attack, Underage Drinking, Emotional Distress, Friendship Loss.

What genre is The Boyfriend List?

The Boyfriend List is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Boyfriend List have any content warnings?

The Boyfriend List has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Panic Attack, Underage Drinking, Emotional Distress, Friendship Loss. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Boyfriend List?

The Boyfriend List by E. Lockheart is 242 pages.

The Boyfriend List

E. Lockheart

The Boyfriend List

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver

by E. Lockheart

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever had one of those weeks where everything seems to go wrong? Ruby Oliver just lost her boyfriend, her best friend, and even became a social outcast all in ten days. What will she do next when the world around her feels upside down?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family HumorMental HealthIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

The Boyfriend List follows 15-year-old Ruby Oliver as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school, including friendship troubles, first experiences with alcohol, and mental health challenges like panic attacks. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade novel addresses real-life issues with humor and heart, though parents should be aware of themes like underage drinking and emotional distress.