What reading level is Maggot Pie?

Maggot Pie by Michael Lawrence is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maggot Pie appropriate for?

Maggot Pie is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Maggot Pie?

Maggot Pie is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Maggot Pie have any content warnings?

Maggot Pie has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maggot Pie?

Maggot Pie by Michael Lawrence is 299 pages.

Maggot Pie

Michael Lawrence

Maggot Pie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Lawrence

Illustrated by Ellis Nadler

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 would you do if the unluckiest kid in town suddenly got a genie—for better or worse? Jiggy McCue hopes for some good luck, but instead, a tricky teenage genie turns his world upside down. Now, with maggoty dreams creeping in, will Jiggy's bad luck ever change or is trouble just getting started?

Themes

Humor AdventureFantasyFriendship

Quick Assessment

Maggot Pie is a middle-grade fiction book featuring Jiggy McCue, a boy known for his bad luck who encounters a mischievous teenage genie. The story blends humor with elements of fantasy and mild mischief, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural themes and some mischievous behavior, but overall, the book offers lighthearted adventure and comedy.