What reading level is An Angel for May?

An Angel for May by Melvin Burgess is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is An Angel for May appropriate for?

An Angel for May is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma.

What genre is An Angel for May?

An Angel for May is fiction — Children's stories.

Does An Angel for May have any content warnings?

An Angel for May has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Trauma. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is An Angel for May?

An Angel for May by Melvin Burgess is 224 pages.

An Angel for May

Melvin Burgess

An Angel for May

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melvin Burgess

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could travel back in time and meet someone who needs your help more than anything? Tam finds himself in a small English town during World War II, where life is full of challenges and secrets. Can his friendship bring hope to a girl struggling to heal on a lonely farm?

Themes

Friendship HistoricalWar & ConflictFarm & Ranch LifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows Tam, who time-travels to a rural English town during World War II, where he befriends a young girl coping with trauma on a farm. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the impact of war on everyday life. Parents should note the historical wartime setting and the emotional challenges faced by the characters.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Trauma

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780140369816
Pages: 224
Publisher: Penguin Books, Limited (UK)
Published: September 29, 1994
Type: Fiction

Genres

Children's stories

Subjects

HistoricalMilitary & WarsLifestylesFarm & Ranch LifePeople & PlacesEuropeScience FictionTime TravelFarm LifeWorld War, 1939-1945Dysfunctional FamiliesEnglandWorld War1939-1945

Places

England