What reading level is The Truth About Me and Bobby V.?

The Truth About Me and Bobby V. by Janetta Johns is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Truth About Me and Bobby V. appropriate for?

The Truth About Me and Bobby V. is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Truth About Me and Bobby V.?

The Truth About Me and Bobby V. is fiction — Adolescence.

Does The Truth About Me and Bobby V. have any content warnings?

The Truth About Me and Bobby V. 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 Truth About Me and Bobby V.?

The Truth About Me and Bobby V. by Janetta Johns is 180 pages.

The Truth About Me and Bobby V.

Janetta Johns

The Truth About Me and Bobby V.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janetta Johns

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 if you told a little lie to fit in at a new school, but then your story got out of control? Candy Davis moves to a new town and invents a boyfriend to make friends, but now everyone wants to meet him. How long can she keep up the pretend before the truth comes crashing down?

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel follows Candy Davis as she navigates the challenges of fitting in at a predominantly white school after moving to a new town. To impress her peers, she fabricates a boyfriend, leading to complications that explore themes of honesty, identity, and self-acceptance. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, the book gently addresses social pressures without intense content.