What reading level is This is not the Abby show?

This is not the Abby show by Debbie Reed Fischer is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 600L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is This is not the Abby show appropriate for?

This is not the Abby show is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is This is not the Abby show?

This is not the Abby show is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does This is not the Abby show have any content warnings?

This is not the Abby show has a HootRating of 8ME (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 not the Abby show?

This is not the Abby show by Debbie Reed Fischer is 311 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

This is not the Abby show

Debbie Reed Fischer

This is not the Abby show

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Debbie Reed Fischer

Reading Level 3-4 8ME 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

Abby is not your average kid—she's a math whiz with ADHD who turns summer school upside down! When her life feels like one big disaster, Abby discovers that being different isn’t a setback, it’s her superpower. What happens when your biggest mistakes lead to your greatest adventures?

Themes

ADHDFriendship FamilySchoolsComing of Age Neurodivergent Characters Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Abby, a gifted girl with ADHD, as she navigates summer school, family changes, and friendship challenges. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers a humorous and heartfelt look at neurodiversity and the value of self-acceptance. Parents should note the book’s positive portrayal of ADHD and its focus on social and emotional growth.

Why we rated This is not the Abby show 8ME

This is not the Abby show is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 600L across 311 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is not the Abby show works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate This is not the Abby show as 8ME ("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, This is not the Abby show explores adhd, friendship, family, schools, and coming of age — 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 adhd, friendship, family.