What reading level is You and me and him?

You and me and him by Kris Dinnison is at a Level 3-4 reading level (Lexile 660L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is You and me and him appropriate for?

You and me and him is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is You and me and him?

You and me and him is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does You and me and him have any content warnings?

You and me and him 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 You and me and him?

You and me and him by Kris Dinnison is 275 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

You and me and him

Kris Dinnison

You and me and him

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kris Dinnison

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

The soft rustle of autumn leaves fills the air as Maggie steps into her new school year, heart pounding with hope and confusion. Her best friend Nash, who’s brave and open about who he is, shares a secret crush that turns everything upside down. Can Maggie find a way to keep friendship and love from pulling them apart?

Themes

LGBTQ+ Representation Friendship Coming of Age FamilySchool

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction explores themes of friendship, young love, and LGBTQ+ identity through the eyes of Maggie and her best friend Nash as they navigate the complexities of middle school relationships. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently introduces topics of sexual orientation and emotional growth in an age-appropriate way. Parents should know it emphasizes empathy and understanding without explicit content.

Why we rated You and me and him 8ME

You and me and him is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 660L across 275 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, You and me and him works for readers up to grade 5.5.

We rate You and me and him 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, You and me and him explores lgbtq+ representation, friendship, coming of age, family, and school — 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 lgbtq+ representation, friendship, coming of age.