What reading level is Magenta McPhee?

Magenta McPhee by Catherine Bateson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Magenta McPhee appropriate for?

Magenta McPhee is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Dating (Social customs), Mild Peril.

What genre is Magenta McPhee?

Magenta McPhee is fiction — Australia.

Does Magenta McPhee have any content warnings?

Magenta McPhee has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Dating (Social customs), Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Magenta McPhee?

Magenta McPhee by Catherine Bateson is 171 pages.

Magenta McPhee

Catherine Bateson

Magenta McPhee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine Bateson

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of pages fills the quiet library where Magenta’s dad spends his days. Magenta’s fingers tap away at her keyboard, dreaming up magical worlds even as real-life problems swirl around her. When she pretends to help her dad by trying out online dating for him, unexpected feelings and surprises bloom like a secret garden.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Friendship HumorSocial CustomsAustralia

Quick Assessment

Magenta McPhee is a middle-grade novel that explores themes of family change, particularly the dynamics between a single father and daughter. The story addresses issues like unemployment and online dating with sensitivity, suitable for ages 9-12. It provides a realistic look at growing up and understanding relationships without heavy conflict.