What reading level is The Confessional?

The Confessional by J.L. Powers is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Confessional appropriate for?

The Confessional is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Violence, Prejudice & Racism.

What genre is The Confessional?

The Confessional is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Confessional have any content warnings?

The Confessional has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Violence, Prejudice & Racism. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Confessional?

The Confessional by J.L. Powers is 304 pages.

The Confessional

J.L. Powers

The Confessional

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by J.L. Powers

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Sirens wail as the school yard erupts into chaos—someone’s been hurt, badly. Friends scramble to make sense of the shock, but secrets hide in every corner. Who can you trust when danger is so close?

Themes

FriendshipSocial IssuesPrejudice & RacismViolenceFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of a traumatic event—a student's murder—at an all-boys Catholic school in El Paso, Texas. It addresses serious themes such as prejudice, racism, and violence through the experiences of a diverse group of friends. Suitable for ages 9-12, parents should be aware that the book contains mature social issues presented in an age-appropriate manner.