What reading level is This is all your fault, Cassie Parker?

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker by Terra Elan McVoy is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 950L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is This is all your fault, Cassie Parker appropriate for?

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is This is all your fault, Cassie Parker?

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does This is all your fault, Cassie Parker have any content warnings?

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker has a HootRating of 11ME (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 This is all your fault, Cassie Parker?

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker by Terra Elan McVoy is 258 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker

Terra Elan McVoy

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terra Elan McVoy

Reading Level 6-7 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 sharp rustle of ripped paper fills the air, sending a shiver down Fiona’s spine. Her most private thoughts are no longer secrets—they’ve been shared with the whole school. Now, silence from her best friend Cassie feels heavier than ever, and Fiona wonders if their friendship can survive this storm.

Themes

BullyingFriendship FamilySchoolsDiariesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of friendship, trust, and personal growth through the story of Fiona, whose private diary is exposed at school. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses bullying and family changes, offering a relatable perspective on navigating difficult emotions and social dynamics. Parents should note themes of betrayal and anxiety are present but handled in an age-appropriate way.

Why we rated This is all your fault, Cassie Parker 11ME

This is all your fault, Cassie Parker is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 950L across 258 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is all your fault, Cassie Parker works for readers up to grade 8.5.

We rate This is all your fault, Cassie Parker as 11ME ("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, This is all your fault, Cassie Parker explores bullying, friendship, family, schools, and diaries — 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 bullying, friendship, family.

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.