Maudie and Me and the Dirty Book

Betty Miles

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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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
2
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9780394825953
Pages
144
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
November 18, 1989
Type
Fiction

Genres

Censorship

Subjects

Friendship_fictionFriendshipCensorshipPrejudices