What reading level is Doing It?

Doing It by Melvin Burgess is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Doing It appropriate for?

Doing It is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Doing It?

Doing It is fiction — Teenage boys.

Does Doing It have any content warnings?

Doing It has a HootRating of 12ME (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 Doing It?

Doing It by Melvin Burgess is 336 pages.

Doing It

Melvin Burgess

Doing It

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melvin Burgess

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here's a secret many kids wonder about but don't always talk about: what really happens when you start 'doing it'? This story dives into the funny, awkward, and sometimes confusing moments of growing up, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family Humor

Quick Assessment

Melvin Burgess offers a candid and humorous look at the complexities of adolescent life, focusing on the experiences surrounding early teenage relationships and sexuality. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this book handles its themes with honesty and sensitivity, though parents should be aware it discusses sexual topics appropriate for mature 9-12 year olds.