What reading level is The perfect secret?

The perfect secret by Rob Buyea is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The perfect secret appropriate for?

The perfect secret is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The perfect secret?

The perfect secret is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does The perfect secret have any content warnings?

The perfect secret has a HootRating of 12LE (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 perfect secret?

The perfect secret by Rob Buyea is 364 pages.

The perfect secret

Rob Buyea

The perfect secret

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rob Buyea

Reading Level 7 12LE 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The soft creak of old wooden floors and the faint scent of lavender fill the nursing home where secrets quietly linger. Five seventh-graders, each carrying their own worries, come together with a special mission to mend a rift between two unlikely friends. As their stories intertwine, they discover the true power of understanding and forgiveness.

Themes

Friendship FamilyInterpersonal RelationsMiddle SchoolNursing Homes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the lives of five seventh-graders dealing with personal challenges while working together to help two elderly individuals reconcile a long-standing conflict. The story is told through multiple perspectives, offering insight into themes of friendship, empathy, and family relationships. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses interpersonal dynamics without intense conflict or mature content.