What reading level is Since you left me?

Since you left me by Allen Zadoff is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 520L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Since you left me appropriate for?

Since you left me is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Since you left me?

Since you left me is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Since you left me have any content warnings?

Since you left me has a HootRating of 8LE (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.

How many pages is Since you left me?

Since you left me by Allen Zadoff is 320 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Since you left me

Allen Zadoff

Since you left me

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a novel

by Allen Zadoff

Reading Level 3 8LE 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

Nobody thinks a kid can hold a family together, but what if you’re the only one who believes in keeping the pieces from falling apart? In a city buzzing with questions and change, one boy's faith becomes more than just a hope—it’s the glue for his world. And that makes all the difference.

Themes

FaithFamilySingle-parent familiesJewish culture

Quick Assessment

This book follows a young Jewish boy navigating the complexities of faith and family in contemporary Los Angeles. It explores themes of belief, cultural identity, and the challenges faced by single-parent families, making it suitable for early readers aged 5-8. Parents should note the story sensitively addresses religious and family dynamics without intense content.

Why we rated Since you left me 8LE

Since you left me is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 520L across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Since you left me works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Since you left me as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Since you left me explores faith, family, single-parent families, and jewish culture — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about faith, family, single-parent families.