What reading level is We can work it out?

We can work it out by Elizabeth Eulberg is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 670L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is We can work it out appropriate for?

We can work it out is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is We can work it out?

We can work it out is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does We can work it out have any content warnings?

We can work it out has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — 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 We can work it out?

We can work it out by Elizabeth Eulberg is 312 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

We can work it out

Elizabeth Eulberg

We can work it out

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Eulberg

Reading Level 3-4 8LE 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

Penny Lane thought she’d never want a boyfriend — but suddenly, she’s dating a great guy and wants everything to work out perfectly. Relationships can be tricky and messy, full of hurt feelings and misunderstandings, but Penny’s about to find out why they’re worth all the drama. Can she balance being true to herself with wanting something more?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Humor Romance Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This novel explores the challenges of early relationships and self-identity in a relatable and age-appropriate way for young readers aged 5-8. It continues themes from The Lonely Hearts Club, emphasizing that girls don’t need to define themselves by boys but also portraying the complexities when feelings grow. The story gently addresses interpersonal conflicts and emotional growth without intense content.

Why we rated We can work it out 8LE

We can work it out is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 670L across 312 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, We can work it out works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate We can work it out as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, We can work it out explores friendship, coming of age, family, humor, and romance — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.