A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt

C. Coco De Young

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A letter to Mrs. Roosevelt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. Coco De Young

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

In the midst of the Great Depression, eleven-year-old Margo Bandini faces a frightening challenge when her family’s home is at risk of being lost. With time running out, she bravely searches for a solution to protect her family and keep their house. This heartfelt story explores courage and hope during tough times.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

105 pages
19,422 words
2h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
0385326335
Pages
105
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,422
Read-Aloud
~2h 9m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962Depressions1929United StatesSchoolsFamily Life