What reading level is Wasted?

Wasted by Brent R. Sherrard is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Wasted appropriate for?

Wasted is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Substance Use, Tragedy.

What genre is Wasted?

Wasted is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Wasted have any content warnings?

Wasted has a HootRating of 9IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Substance Use, Tragedy. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Wasted?

Wasted by Brent R. Sherrard is 144 pages.

Wasted

Brent R. Sherrard

Wasted

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brent R. Sherrard

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What if you promised yourself you'd never be like your dad, but then found yourself fighting the same battles? Imagine facing the power of addiction while your world starts to fall apart. Can Jacob find the strength to choose a different path before it's too late?

Themes

AddictionFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the heavy themes of addiction and family struggles through the eyes of Jacob, a boy confronting his own substance issues while dealing with his alcoholic father's hospitalization. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides a thoughtful look at the challenges of dependency and the impact on father-son relationships, with some emotional intensity. Parents should be aware of its mature themes and the portrayal of addiction and tragedy.