What reading level is Mary Underwater?

Mary Underwater by Shannon Doleski is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades Plus readers (Ages 11+).

What age is Mary Underwater appropriate for?

Mary Underwater is recommended for Ages 11+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Domestic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is Mary Underwater?

Mary Underwater is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Mary Underwater

Shannon Doleski

Mary Underwater

Q: Does Mary Underwater have any content warnings?

Mary Underwater has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Domestic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Family Change, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shannon Doleski

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Fourteen-year-old Mary draws strength from the story of Joan of Arc as she and her friend Kip explore the depths of Chesapeake Bay in their homemade submersible. Together, they seek freedom and safety away from a difficult home life marked by her father's return. Along the way, readers learn about bravery, friendship, and the fascinating world beneath the water's surface.

Themes

FriendshipCourageFamily Adventure Science & Nature Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include domestic violence, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: family change. Written for readers ages 11+.