Maggie Cassidy
Jack Kerouac
Maggie Cassidy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jack Kerouac
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0070342032
- Pages
- 194
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Companies
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction