What reading level is Footer Davis probably is crazy?

Footer Davis probably is crazy by Susan Vaught is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 800L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Footer Davis probably is crazy appropriate for?

Footer Davis probably is crazy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fire, Missing Children.

What genre is Footer Davis probably is crazy?

Footer Davis probably is crazy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Footer Davis probably is crazy have any content warnings?

Footer Davis probably is crazy has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fire, Missing Children. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Footer Davis probably is crazy?

Footer Davis probably is crazy by Susan Vaught is 229 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Footer Davis probably is crazy

Susan Vaught

Footer Davis probably is crazy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Vaught

Reading Level 5-6 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Footer Davis races through the blazing house, smoke swirling around her. Sirens wail in the distance, but she’s not stopping—someone is still inside. Can Footer find the missing child before it’s too late?

Themes

FamiliesMissing ChildrenArsonFamily LifeJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Footer Davis, a girl who faces the challenges of a family tragedy involving arson and a missing child. It explores themes of family dynamics, resilience, and courage. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains moderate tension related to fire and disappearance but is handled thoughtfully.

Why we rated Footer Davis probably is crazy 10ME

Footer Davis probably is crazy is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 800L across 229 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Footer Davis probably is crazy works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Footer Davis probably is crazy as 10ME ("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, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fire, Missing Children.

Thematically, Footer Davis probably is crazy explores families, missing children, arson, family life, and juvenile fiction — 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 families, missing children, arson.

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.