What reading level is Crazy Beautiful?

Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Crazy Beautiful appropriate for?

Crazy Beautiful is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Bullying.

What genre is Crazy Beautiful?

Crazy Beautiful is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Crazy Beautiful have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Crazy Beautiful?

Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted is 208 pages.

Crazy Beautiful

Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Crazy Beautiful

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

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

The sharp clang of metal echoes as Lucius’s hooks tap against the floor—an echo of a choice that changed everything. He wears them to remind himself he’s different, to keep the beast inside at bay. Then Aurora appears, seeing past the hooks to the person beneath, stirring something Lucius never thought possible.

Themes

People with disabilitiesBullyingFriendship Identity & Self-DiscoverySchools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of disability, self-acceptance, and friendship through the story of Lucius, a boy who lost his arms and now uses hooks. It addresses bullying and emotional struggles related to feeling different, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12 who are ready to engage with thoughtful, sensitive topics.