What reading level is This is so not happening?

This is so not happening by Kieran Scott is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 670L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is This is so not happening appropriate for?

This is so not happening is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is This is so not happening?

This is so not happening is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does This is so not happening have any content warnings?

This is so not happening has a HootRating of 8IE (Intense — 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 so not happening?

This is so not happening by Kieran Scott is 320 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

This is so not happening

Kieran Scott

This is so not happening

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kieran Scott

Reading Level 3-4 8IE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of fresh paint fills the air as Ally steps onto the stage, her heart pounding louder than the applause. She thought senior year would be calm, but secrets swirl like autumn leaves in the wind, and nothing feels certain anymore. Can she trust Jake, or is everything about to change forever?

Themes

DatingFamilySocial ClassesTeenage FathersFriendship

Quick Assessment

This book concludes a teen drama series focused on complex social issues such as teenage pregnancy, family dynamics, and evolving relationships among high school students. While aimed at early readers, its themes of dating, responsibility, and social pressures are more appropriate for mature readers in later elementary grades. Parents should be aware of the portrayal of sensitive topics like teenage fathers and social challenges within a dramatic narrative context.

Why we rated This is so not happening 8IE

This is so not happening is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 670L across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, This is so not happening works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate This is so not happening as 8IE ("Intense — 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, social complexity, 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, This is so not happening explores dating, family, social classes, teenage fathers, and friendship — 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 dating, family, social classes.

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.