What reading level is Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you?

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you by Todd Hasak-Lowy is at a Level 7-8 reading level (Lexile 1010L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you appropriate for?

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you?

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you have any content warnings?

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — 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.

How many pages is Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you?

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you by Todd Hasak-Lowy is 646 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you

Todd Hasak-Lowy

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Todd Hasak-Lowy

Reading Level 7-8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when everything you thought was normal suddenly changes? Darren’s parents split up, his brother heads off to college, and then his dad shares a big secret that shakes their family even more. How does Darren make sense of all these surprises while figuring out who he really is?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Identity & Self-Discovery LGBTQ+ RepresentationDivorce & Family Change

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of family change through the eyes of a fifteen-year-old navigating his parents' divorce, his brother's departure to college, and his father's coming out as gay. Presented through a unique series of lists, it sensitively addresses themes of identity, family dynamics, and adolescent growth, appropriate for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the book deals with divorce and LGBTQ+ themes in a thoughtful, age-appropriate manner.

Why we rated Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you 12ME

Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you is written at a Level 7-8 reading level with a Lexile measure of 1010L across 646 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you works for readers up to grade 9.5.

We rate Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

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

Thematically, Me being me is exactly as insane as you being you explores family, coming of age, identity & self-discovery, lgbtq+ representation, and divorce & family change — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, coming of age, identity & self-discovery.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.