Drive me crazy

Todd Strasser

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Drive me crazy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Todd Strasser

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

Nicole’s prom night is about to flip upside down when her perfect date picks someone else! But can she transform her scruffy next-door neighbor into the ultimate Prom King? What happens next will change everything about high school parties!

Themes

FriendshipFamilyComing of AgeSchoolsInterpersonal Relations

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of friendship, self-confidence, and social dynamics in a school setting, centered around a prom night challenge. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it handles typical pre-teen social issues with humor and heart, without intense content. Parents should note the focus on interpersonal relationships and school life.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

204 pages
ISBN
9780689831157
Pages
204
Publisher
Simon Pulse
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SchoolsPromsInterpersonal RelationsHigh SchoolsDating