It's not you, it's me

Kerry Cohen Hoffmann

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It's not you, it's me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Kerry Cohen Hoffmann

Reading Level 4-5 9LN Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What happens when your world turns upside down overnight? Zoe’s boyfriend just broke up with her, and now every day feels like a puzzle she can’t solve. Can she find the courage to stop looking back and start discovering who she really is?

Themes

Dating (Social customs)IdentitySelf-confidenceHigh schoolsSchools

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old Zoe’s emotional journey in the month after a breakup. It explores themes of identity, self-confidence, and navigating social dynamics in high school, making it relatable for readers ages 9-12. The book handles typical adolescent experiences with sensitivity and without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LN — Light — Neutral
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Self-confidence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

194 pages
ISBN
9780385736961
Pages
194
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DatingIdentitySelf-confidenceHigh SchoolsSchools