What reading level is That's Not My Name?

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is That's Not My Name appropriate for?

That's Not My Name is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is That's Not My Name?

That's Not My Name is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does That's Not My Name have any content warnings?

That's Not My Name 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 That's Not My Name?

That's Not My Name by Megan Lally is 304 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

That's Not My Name

Megan Lally

That's Not My Name

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Megan Lally

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

What if you woke up one day with no memory and a stranger claiming to be your family? Imagine trying to piece together who you are while danger lurks nearby. Every clue could be a trap, and the truth might be more terrifying than you think.

Themes

MysteryThrillerIdentity & Self-Discovery Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade thriller follows a teen who wakes up with no memory and must navigate a confusing and dangerous situation involving mysterious family claims and a missing girlfriend. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains themes of identity, trust, and suspense, with some moments of mild peril. Parents should note the presence of tense situations and emotional intensity typical of a thriller.

Why we rated That's Not My Name 12ME

That's Not My Name is written at a Level 7 reading level across 304 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's Not My Name works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate That's Not My Name 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, thematic difficulty — 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, That's Not My Name explores mystery, thriller, identity & self-discovery, family, and friendship — 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 mystery, thriller, 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.