What reading level is Just Like Me?

Just Like Me by Joss Brooks is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Just Like Me appropriate for?

Just Like Me is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Just Like Me?

Just Like Me is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Just Like Me have any content warnings?

Just Like Me has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Just Like Me

Joss Brooks

Just Like Me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joss Brooks

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever found a friend who feels just like you? Charlotte is on a mission to enjoy her favorite cheese all day long, while discovering the magic of promises and friendship. But when she meets Mallory, everything she thought she knew about friends changes — what surprises await?

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship and family through Charlotte's experiences with trust and connection. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently portrays the excitement and challenges of making new friends and understanding similarities and differences. The story is lighthearted with no intense content, making it appropriate for young readers.