What reading level is My kind of crazy?

My kind of crazy by Robin Reul is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 790L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My kind of crazy appropriate for?

My kind of crazy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is My kind of crazy?

My kind of crazy is fiction — Dysfunctional families.

Does My kind of crazy have any content warnings?

My kind of crazy has a HootRating of 9ME (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 My kind of crazy?

My kind of crazy by Robin Reul is 321 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

My kind of crazy

Robin Reul

My kind of crazy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robin Reul

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

The sharp scent of smoke curls through the air, making Hank’s heart race. Just moments ago, a fire almost destroyed a house, and Peyton’s eyes are locked on him with a secret. Suddenly, a strange friendship sparks between two very different kids, but it’s only the beginning of their wild journey.

Themes

FriendshipDysfunctional familiesJuvenile fictionMan-woman relationships

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Hank Kirby, a boy whose life is marked by mishaps, and Peyton Breedlove, a girl fascinated by fire. After Peyton witnesses Hank nearly causing a fire, she uses this secret to form an unexpected friendship. The book explores themes of friendship, family challenges, and the complexities of young relationships, suitable for readers aged 9-12.

Why we rated My kind of crazy 9ME

My kind of crazy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 790L across 321 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My kind of crazy works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate My kind of crazy as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. 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 mild intensity score.

Thematically, My kind of crazy explores friendship, dysfunctional families, juvenile fiction, and man-woman relationships — 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, dysfunctional families, juvenile fiction.