What reading level is Waking Up to Boys?

Waking Up to Boys by Hailey Abbott is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Waking Up to Boys appropriate for?

Waking Up to Boys is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Waking Up to Boys?

Waking Up to Boys is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Waking Up to Boys have any content warnings?

Waking Up to Boys 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 Waking Up to Boys?

Waking Up to Boys by Hailey Abbott is 256 pages.

Waking Up to Boys

Hailey Abbott

Waking Up to Boys

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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to chase your dreams while your heart races for someone special? Chelsea is all about mastering wakeboarding tricks and winning big, but then a new challenger appears, and suddenly everything feels a little more complicated. Can she win the competition and maybe even win Todd’s heart?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Romance Sports

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Chelsea as she balances her passion for wakeboarding with her first experiences of crushes and friendship. Aimed at ages 9-12, the story explores themes of confidence, competition, and young romance in a lighthearted and age-appropriate way. Parents should know it includes mild romantic interest and social interactions typical for this age group.