What reading level is The Other Boy?

The Other Boy by Hailey Abbott is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Other Boy appropriate for?

The Other Boy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Other Boy?

The Other Boy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Other Boy have any content warnings?

The Other Boy has a HootRating of 11LE (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 Other Boy?

The Other Boy by Hailey Abbott is 260 pages.

The Other Boy

Hailey Abbott

The Other Boy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hailey Abbott

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Who is the boy who can really steal Maddy’s heart? She’s stuck at a vineyard far from home, with her boyfriend Brian miles away. But when David shows up with his mysterious charm and a surprise dinner, everything Maddy thought she knew about summer starts to change.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family RomanceSocial Customs

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Maddy as she navigates a summer at her family’s vineyard in Napa Valley, balancing her long-distance relationship and new feelings for another boy. The story explores themes of young romance, social dynamics, and personal growth. It is appropriate for ages 9-12, with gentle depictions of dating and friendship in a family-friendly setting.