What reading level is Mary?

Mary by Mary E. Mebane is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Mary appropriate for?

Mary is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death & Loss, Physical Danger, Kidnapping, Fear & Anxiety, Supernatural Elements, Bullying.

Mary is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Mary have any content warnings?

Mary has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death & Loss, Physical Danger, Kidnapping, Fear & Anxiety, Supernatural Elements, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mary?

Mary by Mary E. Mebane is 242 pages (approximately 85,704 words).

Mary

Mary E. Mebane

Mary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary E. Mebane

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Growing up in segregated rural North Carolina, Mary Mebane faces harsh realities like poverty, racism, and family struggles that make her future seem bleak. Determined to break free from these limits, she discovers that her talents in language and learning offer a path to hope and independence. Her journey from a difficult childhood to college graduation reveals both heartache and hard-earned success.

Themes

African American ExperienceComing of Age Family Social JusticeEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include death & loss, physical danger, kidnapping. Written for readers ages 13+.