What reading level is The broken boy?

The broken boy by Karen Ackerman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The broken boy appropriate for?

The broken boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Mental Health.

What genre is The broken boy?

The broken boy is fiction — Emotional problems of children.

Does The broken boy have any content warnings?

The broken boy has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: 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 The broken boy?

The broken boy by Karen Ackerman is 160 pages.

The broken boy

Karen Ackerman

The broken boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Ackerman

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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 happens when you meet someone who seems broken inside? Solly's world changes when he befriends a boy struggling with his own battles. Can their friendship heal the wounds no one else sees?

Themes

FriendshipEmotional ProblemsMental HealthComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of mental health through the eyes of Solly, who befriends a boy facing emotional difficulties. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of friendship and emotional struggles without graphic content. Parents should know it offers a thoughtful look at mental health that can prompt meaningful conversations.