Mary Emma & company

Ralph Moody

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Mary Emma & company

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ralph Moody

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

In 1912, Mary Emma Moody, a widowed mother of six, leads her family to a small Massachusetts town to start fresh. Facing a harsh winter and scarce resources, the family relies on their determination and strong bonds to overcome challenges. As her son Ralph grows into his own, their adventures reveal a heartfelt story of resilience and family unity.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

233 pages
75,695 words
8h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
0803282117
Pages
233
Publisher
U of Nebraska Press
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
75,695
Read-Aloud
~8h 25m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

WidowsMassachusettsGirls

Places

Massachusetts