What reading level is Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred?

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred by Hazel Edwards is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred appropriate for?

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Underage Driving.

What genre is Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred?

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred have any content warnings?

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Underage Driving. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred?

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred by Hazel Edwards is 140 pages.

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred

Hazel Edwards

Kendall, Mim and Temporary Fred

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hazel Edwards

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Kendall isn’t your average 15-year-old — she drives her mom to the hospital without a license and leads her friends in a fight to save their Drop In centre. With a new baby on the way and big challenges ahead, Kendall shows how courage and teamwork can change everything. What will happen when Kendall steps up to the biggest test yet?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age Social Justice Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 15-year-old Kendall as she navigates family changes, including the arrival of a new sibling, while rallying her friends to save a local Drop In centre from closure. The story explores themes of responsibility, friendship, and resilience in a believable suburban setting. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it contains a scene of underage, unlicensed driving handled with care, highlighting Kendall’s resourcefulness under pressure.