Fake boyfriend
by Kate Brian
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing 2009
Easy read — content targets 9th–12th grade
Reading level 4.7 (4th grade) but themes aimed at ages 14+
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- deception and consequences
- identity
- romance
- social media and online personas
- jealousy
- loyalty
- self-discovery
About this book
After their best friend gets dumped, two girls cook up a too-good-to-be-true online boyfriend to help her move on—and maybe get a little revenge. When the lie starts to spill into real life, the girls have to juggle secrets, jealousy, and unexpected feelings. This fast, funny contemporary romance looks at friendship in the age of social media and what happens when a little white lie snowballs. Great for teens who like breezy, drama-filled reads with a romantic twist.
Setting: contemporary suburban high school near New York City
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fake boyfriend right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Fake boyfriend. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 14+ (9th–12th grade). Themes include friendship, deception and consequences, identity.
How long does it take to read Fake boyfriend?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Fake boyfriend takes around 7.5h to finish. The book has 68,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Fake boyfriend have an AR quiz?
Yes — Fake boyfriend has an AR quiz available, worth 9 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Fake boyfriend?
Fake boyfriend has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Upper Grades (9–12) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.