Books by Patricia MacLachlan
15 books by Patricia MacLachlan, rated for reading level and content intensity.
Patricia MacLachlan has 4 rated books in HootRated's catalog spanning Grade 2–4 reading level. The typical Patricia MacLachlan book lands at Grade 3, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Most Patricia MacLachlan titles fall within the Boxcar Children series.
Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Patricia MacLachlan book is right for a child. 100% of Patricia MacLachlan's rated titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 0% are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.
Grandfather's Dance (Sarah, Plain and Tall)
Patricia MacLachlan
Grandfather's Dance (Sarah, Plain and Tall)
Patricia MacLachlan
The poet's dog
Patricia MacLachlan
The poet's dog
Patricia MacLachlan
My father's words
Patricia MacLachlan
My father's words
Patricia MacLachlan
Three Names
Patricia MacLachlan
Three Names
Patricia MacLachlan
Journey
Patricia MacLachlan
Journey
Patricia MacLachlan
Caleb's story
Patricia MacLachlan
Caleb's story
Patricia MacLachlan
Baby
Patricia MacLachlan
Baby
Patricia MacLachlan
Little Robot alone
Patricia MacLachlan
Little Robot alone
Patricia MacLachlan
Arthur, for the Very First Time
Patricia MacLachlan
Arthur, for the Very First Time
Patricia MacLachlan
Arthur, for the Very First Time
Patricia MacLachlan
Arthur, for the Very First Time
Patricia MacLachlan
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
Patricia MacLachlan
The Aldens of Fair Meadow Farm
Patricia MacLachlan
Edward's eyes
Patricia MacLachlan
Edward's eyes
Patricia MacLachlan
True Gift
Patricia MacLachlan
True Gift
Patricia MacLachlan
Moon's Almost Here
Patricia MacLachlan
Moon's Almost Here
Patricia MacLachlan
The iridescence of birds
Patricia MacLachlan
The iridescence of birds
Patricia MacLachlan
Questions about Patricia MacLachlan's books
- What reading level are Patricia MacLachlan's books?
- Patricia MacLachlan's rated books range from Grade 2–4, with the typical book at Grade 3. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
- Are Patricia MacLachlan's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
- 4 of Patricia MacLachlan's 4 rated books (100%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1.3/5.
- What age are Patricia MacLachlan's books appropriate for?
- Patricia MacLachlan's rated books target Ages 5–8. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.