Question 1

What reading level are Maureen Johnson's books?

Accepted Answer

Maureen Johnson's books in HootRated's catalog range from Grade 5 reading level, with the typical book landing at Grade 5. 2 rated titles by Maureen Johnson, each with a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.

Question 2

Are Maureen Johnson's books appropriate for sensitive readers?

Accepted Answer

1 of Maureen Johnson's 2 rated books are at Gentle or Mild intensity (50%) — appropriate for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average content intensity across Maureen Johnson's rated catalog is 2.5/5.

Question 3

What age are Maureen Johnson's books appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Maureen Johnson's rated books target Ages 12+ and Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on two axes — reading level (text difficulty) and content intensity (emotional weight) — so parents of advanced readers or sensitive kids can pick what matches both dimensions, not just one.

Books by Maureen Johnson

The key to the Golden Firebird

13 little blue envelopes

Girl at Sea

The last little blue envelope

The name of the star

The shadow cabinet

Suite Scarlett

Shadow Cabinet

Boy in the Smoke

Devilish