What reading level is Brooke's not-so-perfect plan?

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan by Jo Whittemore is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 600L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Brooke's not-so-perfect plan appropriate for?

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Brooke's not-so-perfect plan?

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Brooke's not-so-perfect plan have any content warnings?

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — 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 Brooke's not-so-perfect plan?

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan by Jo Whittemore is 286 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan

Jo Whittemore

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jo Whittemore

Reading Level 3-4 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The rustle of paper and the clatter of keyboards fill the bustling newsroom as Brooke and her friends huddle over their latest advice column. The smell of freshly printed pages mixes with the excitement of new friendships and big dreams. But as Brooke juggles soccer, school, and the newspaper, a tough question bubbles up: can she keep everything from falling apart?

Themes

FriendshipSchoolsAdventure Coming of Age Humor

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows Brooke and her friends as they navigate the challenges of middle school, friendships, and extracurricular activities while writing an advice column for their school newspaper. Aimed at readers ages 5-8, it explores themes of time management and responsibility in a relatable, age-appropriate way. The story is lighthearted and suitable for young readers transitioning to independent chapter books.

Why we rated Brooke's not-so-perfect plan 8LE

Brooke's not-so-perfect plan is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 600L across 286 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Brooke's not-so-perfect plan works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate Brooke's not-so-perfect plan as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Brooke's not-so-perfect plan explores friendship, schools, adventure, coming of age, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, schools, adventure.