What reading level is Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book?

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book by Betty Miles is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book appropriate for?

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book?

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book is fiction — Censorship.

Does Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book have any content warnings?

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book?

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book by Betty Miles is 144 pages.

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book

Betty Miles

Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Betty Miles

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

Kate isn't just any eleven-year-old—she's about to discover that a dusty old book and a new friend can turn the most ordinary town into a place of adventure and secrets. Maudie Schmidt brings a spark that changes everything, proving that even the smallest stories can have the biggest impact.

Themes

FriendshipChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows eleven-year-old Kate as she navigates friendship and discovery in a small Massachusetts town through an inter-school reading project. The story celebrates the power of books and community, suitable for readers aged 9-12 with positive themes of friendship and personal growth. There is no intense content, making it a wholesome choice for middle-grade readers.