A corner of white
Jaclyn Moriarty
A corner of white
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Book 1 of the Colors of Madeleine
by Jaclyn Moriarty
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The first book in the captivating Colours of Madeleine series. Quirky, charming, funny, sad: another winner from this always - surprising author. '''''''' Kirkus Perfectly strange ... Jaclyn Moriarty is one of the most original writers we have. '''''''' Markus Zusak. Madeleine Tully lives in Cambridge, England, the World - a city of spires, Isaac Newton and Auntie's Tea Shop. Elliot Baranski lives in Bonfire, the Farms, the Kingdom of Cello - where seasons roam, the Butterfly Child sleeps in a glass jar, and bells warn of attacks from dangerous Colours. They are worlds apart - until a crack opens up between them; a corner of white - the slim seam of a letter. Elliot begins to write to Madeleine, the Girl - in - the - World - a most dangerous thing to do, for suspected cracks must be reported and closed. But Elliot's father has disappeared and Madeleine's mother is sick. Can a stranger from another world help to unravel the mysteries in your own? Can Madeleine and Elliot find the missing pieces of themselves before it is too late?
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated A corner of white Level 0
A corner of white is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 800L across 373 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A corner of white works for readers up to grade 7.5.
We rate A corner of white as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545397360
- Pages
- 373
- Publisher
- Arthur A. Levine Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 800L