What reading level is Maddie?

Maddie by Sylvia Tomlinson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maddie appropriate for?

Maddie is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Maddie?

Maddie is fiction — Friendship.

Does Maddie have any content warnings?

Maddie has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maddie?

Maddie by Sylvia Tomlinson is 124 pages.

Maddie

Sylvia Tomlinson

Maddie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sylvia Tomlinson

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

Maddie is about to change everything on her family's farm—by convincing her dad that meat goats are the future. She's juggling farm life and the tricky world of growing up, where every decision feels huge. This story shows how one girl's determination can make a big difference.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeFarm LifeResponsibilityFiction

Quick Assessment

Maddie is a middle-grade novel set in rural Oklahoma, focusing on a young girl navigating the challenges of preadolescence alongside farm responsibilities. The story explores themes of family, responsibility, and growing up, making it appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. There are no intense content warnings, and the book provides a gentle look at farm life and the importance of communication within families.