What reading level is I Was So Mad?

I Was So Mad by S. Johnson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Was So Mad appropriate for?

I Was So Mad is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional.

Does I Was So Mad have any content warnings?

I Was So Mad has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

I Was So Mad

S. Johnson

I Was So Mad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Storybook For Young Children In Sign Language

by S. Johnson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Sometimes, being really mad can feel like a storm inside you, but what if that storm could teach you something powerful? This story shows how one kid’s big anger leads to surprising discoveries about feelings and friendship. Understanding your emotions might just be the coolest superpower you never knew you had.

Themes

FriendshipEmotional GrowthFamilyChildhood Emotions

Quick Assessment

I Was So Mad by S. Johnson is a middle-grade fiction book aimed at children aged 9 to 12, exploring the theme of managing strong emotions like anger. It provides a relatable narrative that helps kids recognize and express their feelings in healthy ways, making it a useful tool for emotional development. The book is appropriate for this age group and contains no intense content, focusing instead on everyday emotional challenges.