What reading level is The Mask?

The Mask by Eric Howling is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Mask appropriate for?

The Mask is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Mask?

The Mask is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does The Mask have any content warnings?

The Mask has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. 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 Mask?

The Mask by Eric Howling is 160 pages.

The Mask

Eric Howling

The Mask

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Howling

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if everyone stared at your face instead of the game? Fourteen-year-old Logan Grant wears an old-fashioned goalie mask to hide his scars, but can he keep his secret when the pressure of the rink heats up? Sometimes the biggest challenge isn't on the ice, but inside your own heart.

Themes

Sports & RecreationSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceJuvenile FictionSocial Themes

Quick Assessment

This young adult sports fiction centers on Logan Grant, a fourteen-year-old hockey goalie who conceals facial scars with a vintage mask. It explores themes of self-esteem, resilience, and social challenges appropriate for ages 13 to 18. Parents should note the focus on emotional growth within a sports setting, with no intense content.