I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola)
Lauren Child
I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lauren Child
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Charlie races around trying to get ready for the big soccer game, but Lola keeps asking for one more thing—tissues, cuddles, a story. Just when it seems like Charlie might make it out the door, Lola’s last request stops him in his tracks. Will Charlie ever get to the game?
Quick Assessment
This playful story follows Charlie as he tries to balance caring for his little sister Lola, who has a cold, with his commitment to attend a soccer game. Aimed at early readers aged 5 to 8, the book explores family dynamics and sibling relationships with humor and warmth, making it suitable for young children without any concerning content.
Why we rated I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) 7LE
I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) explores family, siblings, and humor — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, siblings, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780448445694
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Grosset & Dunlap
- Published
- June 14, 2007
- Type
- Fiction