What reading level is Me and my mummy?

Me and my mummy by Dan Greenburg is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 550L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Me and my mummy appropriate for?

Me and my mummy is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is Me and my mummy?

Me and my mummy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Me and my mummy have any content warnings?

Me and my mummy has a HootRating of 8LT (Light — Thematic). 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.

How many pages is Me and my mummy?

Me and my mummy by Dan Greenburg is 58 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Me and my mummy

Dan Greenburg

Me and my mummy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dan Greenburg

Reading Level 3 8LT Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you met a real mummy who was just a regular kid under all those wrappings? Imagine Zack, who has faced aliens and ghosts, suddenly bumping into Ikhnaton—a teenage mummy with a whole lot of attitude. Can Zack handle this ancient mystery, or will Icky’s secrets unwrap more than he bargained for?

Themes

Humor AdventureMummiesMuseumsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This humorous early reader story follows Zack as he encounters Ikhnaton, a teenage mummy, blending fun with light spooky elements suitable for ages 5 to 8. The book combines adventure and humor to engage young readers while introducing them to museum-themed mysteries. Parents can expect age-appropriate content with no intense scares or mature themes.

Why we rated Me and my mummy 8LT

Me and my mummy is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 550L across 58 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Me and my mummy works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Me and my mummy as 8LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Me and my mummy explores humor, adventure, mummies, museums, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.