What reading level is The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82)?

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) by Kathryn Makris is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) appropriate for?

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Love.

What genre is The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82)?

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) have any content warnings?

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Love. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82)?

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82) by Kathryn Makris is 176 pages.

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82)

Kathryn Makris

The Wrong Love (Wildfire, No 82)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathryn Makris

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if you fell in love with someone everyone else thought was all wrong for you? Sarita feels her heart tug toward Carl, even when her friends say he’s not the one. But when their differences bring challenges, will love be enough to stand strong?

Themes

Multicultural Coming of Age FriendshipLoveRace discrimination

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of young love, cultural identity, and racial discrimination through the story of Sarita and Carl, two Mexican American kids navigating friendship and feelings. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses social challenges like prejudice while emphasizing empathy and understanding. Parents should be aware of themes related to race and discrimination handled at a level appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Love

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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