What reading level is Madeline?

Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Madeline appropriate for?

Madeline is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Illness & Injury.

What genre is Madeline?

Madeline is fiction — Appendicitis.

Does Madeline have any content warnings?

Madeline has a HootRating of 7LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Illness & Injury. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Madeline?

Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans is 5 pages.

Madeline

Ludwig Bemelmans

Madeline

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Carousel Book Based on the Original

by Ludwig Bemelmans

Reading Level 2 7LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what happens when the bravest little girl faces a big surprise in the middle of the night? Madeline, the smallest and most mischievous of her group, suddenly feels something isn't right. What will happen to her as the city sleeps?

Themes

FamilyGirls & WomenPeople & PlacesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Madeline is a classic children's book about a spirited young girl living in a Paris boarding school who experiences an unexpected medical emergency. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it gently introduces themes of bravery, health challenges, and the care provided by adults. Parents should note the story involves a hospital visit but presents it in a comforting and age-appropriate way.