What reading level is Tell Me Three Things?

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tell Me Three Things appropriate for?

Tell Me Three Things is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Tell Me Three Things?

Tell Me Three Things is fiction — Dating (Social customs).

Does Tell Me Three Things have any content warnings?

Tell Me Three Things 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 Tell Me Three Things?

Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum is 336 pages.

Tell Me Three Things

Julie Buxbaum

Tell Me Three Things

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Julie Buxbaum

Reading Level 7 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

The buzz of new voices fills the hallway, mixed with the sharp scent of freshly sharpened pencils and warm cafeteria food. Jessie steps into her new school, feeling the weight of missing her mom and the strange quiet of not knowing anyone. Then, a mysterious email lights up her screen—someone wants to help, but can she trust a stranger in this huge new world?

Themes

GriefMovingFamily FriendshipSchool

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old Jessie as she copes with the loss of her mother and adjusts to life in a new city with a stepfamily. The story sensitively explores themes of grief, moving, and making new friends, with a focus on school social dynamics. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful look at emotional challenges faced by young teens.