Book 2 in the Middle School Novels. After surviving sixth grade, Rafe expects seventh grade to be a fun zone because he has been accepted to art school in the big city, but when he discovers it is more competitive than he expected, he sets out to turn his boring life into the inspiration for a work of art. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 4.3 ATOS Book Level: 4.4 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 4 AR Quiz: 151572EN Reading Counts Level: 4.2 Reading Counts Points: 7 Lexile Measure: 680 Fountas & Pinnell: T.