What reading level is Marvin & Tige?

Marvin & Tige by Frankcina Glass is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Marvin & Tige appropriate for?

Marvin & Tige is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Marvin & Tige?

Marvin & Tige is fiction — Fiction.

Does Marvin & Tige have any content warnings?

Marvin & Tige has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Marvin & Tige?

Marvin & Tige by Frankcina Glass is 232 pages.

Marvin & Tige

Frankcina Glass

Marvin & Tige

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frankcina Glass

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of city rain mixes with the distant hum of bustling Atlanta streets as Marvin, once a big-shot ad man, meets Tige, a clever eleven-year-old with stories etched into his skin. Their worlds, so different, collide in unexpected ways, sparking a friendship that feels like a warm light in the cold city shadows. Together, they discover how trust and kindness can grow even from the hardest places.

Themes

Friendship Family Social Justice Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the unlikely friendship between Marvin, a former advertising executive struggling with alcoholism, and Tige, a savvy eleven-year-old living in a tough Atlanta neighborhood. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story gently addresses themes of addiction, resilience, and friendship without graphic detail, offering a heartfelt look at overcoming hardship and building trust. Parents should note the presence of mature themes handled in a sensitive manner.