Mary Anne and Miss Priss

Ann M. Martin

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Mary Anne and Miss Priss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

Baby-Sitters Club

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

A picky little girl who refuses to get messy puzzles Mary Anne and her babysitter friends until they learn she dreams of becoming a model like her baby sister. When it's her time in front of the camera, she discovers that modeling isn’t as fun as playing and being a carefree kid. This charming tale shows how even the tidiest kids can love a little mess and fun.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

141 pages
26,978 words
3h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
0590470116
Pages
141
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,978
Read-Aloud
~3h 0m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

BabysittersAfrican Americans