A mischief of mermaids
Suzanne Harper
A mischief of mermaids
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Suzanne Harper
The text is written at a 4th 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
Nine-year-old Poppy Malone’s parents are paranormal investigators. They research vampires, fairies, UFOs, and other strange things. When they need help, it’s up to scientific Poppy. Her twin brother, Will, is too lazy. Her older sister, Franny, is too busy with teenage stuff. And Rollie, the baby of the family, is too little. In the third book in the spooky and hilarious Unseen World of Poppy Malone series, A Mischief of Mermaids, Poppy makes friends with Nina, a mermaid who lives in Lake Travis. When Franny messes with Nina’s magic, she gets transformed into a mermaid herself, and Poppy has to figure out how to turn her sister back into a human. Tween fans of the middle-grade Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast series will love Poppy’s adventures.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated A mischief of mermaids Level 0
A mischief of mermaids is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 780L across 273 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A mischief of mermaids works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A mischief of mermaids 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
- 9780061996139
- Pages
- 273
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 780L