What reading level is What Would Joey Do??

What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is What Would Joey Do? appropriate for?

What Would Joey Do? is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is What Would Joey Do??

What Would Joey Do? is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does What Would Joey Do? have any content warnings?

What Would Joey Do? has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is What Would Joey Do??

What Would Joey Do? by Jack Gantos is 243 pages.

What Would Joey Do?

Jack Gantos

What Would Joey Do?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jack Gantos

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Joey races through his day, heart pounding and thoughts spinning, trying to keep calm when everyone around him seems determined to push his buttons. Just when he thinks he’s got control, something unexpected happens that could change everything. Will Joey find a way to stay steady, or will the chaos take over once more?

Themes

Friendship FamilySocial IssuesMental HealthComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This final book in the Joey Pigza trilogy explores themes of self-control and the challenges of managing emotions amid external pressures. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers an honest look at hyperactivity and the importance of understanding and support. Parents should note the story deals with emotional intensity but handles it with sensitivity.