What reading level is The Dare?

The Dare by Robert Lawrence Stine is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Dare appropriate for?

The Dare is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags: Peer Pressure, Mild Peril.

What genre is The Dare?

The Dare is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Dare have any content warnings?

The Dare has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags include: Peer Pressure, Mild Peril. 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 Dare?

The Dare by Robert Lawrence Stine is 149 pages.

The Dare

Robert Lawrence Stine

The Dare

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Fear Street #21

by Robert Lawrence Stine

Reading Level 4-5 9MP 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

Here's a secret: some dares go way too far and hide dangerous truths. When a simple challenge turns deadly, nobody is safe — but that's only the beginning.

Themes

MysteryPeer PressurePopularity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery explores themes of peer pressure and popularity among preteens, with suspenseful situations that may be intense for sensitive readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it involves a plot where characters face risky decisions and consequences, making it a good pick for those ready for slightly darker fiction within the mystery genre.