What reading level is All the things you are?

All the things you are by Courtney Sheinmel is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is All the things you are appropriate for?

All the things you are is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is All the things you are?

All the things you are is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does All the things you are have any content warnings?

All the things you are has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 All the things you are?

All the things you are by Courtney Sheinmel is 244 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

All the things you are

Courtney Sheinmel

All the things you are

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Courtney Sheinmel

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Carly’s life changes overnight when her mom is arrested, turning her perfect world upside down. She faces broken friendships and money troubles that test her in ways she never expected. But how far will she go to hold her family together when everything falls apart?

Themes

Family FriendshipConduct of LifeStepfamiliesEmbezzlement

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 12-year-old Carly as she navigates the fallout of her mother’s arrest for embezzlement, dealing with family upheaval, strained friendships, and financial challenges. It offers a realistic portrayal of complex family dynamics and personal resilience, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note themes of legal trouble and family stress, presented in an age-appropriate manner.

Why we rated All the things you are 9ME

All the things you are is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 720L across 244 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, All the things you are works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate All the things you are as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, All the things you are explores family, friendship, conduct of life, stepfamilies, and embezzlement — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, conduct of life.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.