I know it's over
C. K. Kelly Martin
I know it's over
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by C. K. Kelly Martin
The text is written at a 6th 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
The sharp scent of rain fills the air as Nick’s heart pounds with a mix of hope and worry. His world spins between the laughter of his friends and the heavy silence at home, where his parents no longer live together. When Sasha shares news that changes everything, Nick’s feelings swirl in ways he never expected.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the emotional challenges of a young teen grappling with his parents' divorce while navigating complex feelings in his romantic relationship. It sensitively addresses themes of early pregnancy, interpersonal relationships, and emotional struggles, suitable for ages 9-12 with parental guidance. The story offers a thoughtful portrayal of adolescent growth and family dynamics.
Why we rated I know it's over 11IE
I know it's over is written at a Level 6 reading level across 274 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I know it's over works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate I know it's over as 11IE ("Intense — 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, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, I know it's over explores love, pregnancy, interpersonal relations, emotional problems, and family — 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 love, pregnancy, interpersonal relations.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375845673
- Pages
- 274
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction