What reading level is Mary Ann Alice?

Mary Ann Alice by Brian Doyle is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mary Ann Alice appropriate for?

Mary Ann Alice is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Mary Ann Alice?

Mary Ann Alice is fiction — Canadian fiction.

Does Mary Ann Alice have any content warnings?

Mary Ann Alice has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mary Ann Alice?

Mary Ann Alice by Brian Doyle is 166 pages (approximately 34,607 words).

Mary Ann Alice

Brian Doyle

Mary Ann Alice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brian Doyle

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Set in 1926, a spirited seventh-grader named Mary Ann Alice shares her poetic view of life as her riverside town of Low prepares for the arrival of a new dam. Amidst the changing landscape, she navigates the excitement and challenges of growing up, including the sweet anticipation of her very first kiss. Her story weaves together the wonder of nature, the bonds of community, and the journey toward self-discovery.