What reading level is Maggie?

Maggie by Eric E. Wiggin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maggie appropriate for?

Maggie is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is Maggie?

Maggie is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Maggie have any content warnings?

Maggie has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maggie?

Maggie by Eric E. Wiggin is 170 pages.

Maggie

Eric E. Wiggin

Maggie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Life at the Elms

by Eric E. Wiggin

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

What if your whole world changed overnight? Imagine leaving your home to live deep in the quiet woods with your grandfather, where every day brings new challenges and surprises. Can Maggie find her place in this wild new life, or will the forest keep its secrets from her forever?

Themes

Family Coming of AgeCountry LifeHistorical

Quick Assessment

Set in 1875 Maine, this historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Maggie as she moves to live with her grandfather after her mother's remarriage. The book explores themes of family, adaptation, and rural life, suitable for children ages 9-12. There is gentle emotional content related to family change but no intense conflict or mature themes.