It's not you, it's me
Kerry Cohen Hoffmann
It's not you, it's me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Kerry Cohen Hoffmann
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
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 — NeutralLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385736961
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction