Maggie Cassidy

Jack Kerouac

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Maggie Cassidy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jack Kerouac

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

Maggie races down the bustling streets of her New England town, heart pounding as she tries to keep up with the boy who’s caught her eye. The world around her buzzes with noise and secrets, but one question lingers—will this young love survive the challenges ahead?

Quick Assessment

Maggie Cassidy is a coming-of-age story set in a New England mill town, exploring the ups and downs of adolescent love and growing up. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers a thoughtful look at young emotions and relationships without intense content. Parents can expect themes of first love and self-discovery in a historical, small-town setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

194 pages
ISBN
0070342032
Pages
194
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Companies
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Beat GenerationCity and Town LifeFiction in EnglishFrench CanadiansLove in AdolescenceTeenage BoysTeenage GirlsBeatsMassachusettsAmerican Fiction

Places

MassachusettsNew England