What reading level is Maurice, or, The fisher's cot?

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot by Mary Shelley is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maurice, or, The fisher's cot appropriate for?

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Maurice, or, The fisher's cot?

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot is fiction — Fiction.

Does Maurice, or, The fisher's cot have any content warnings?

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Maurice, or, The fisher's cot?

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot by Mary Shelley is 179 pages.

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot

Mary Shelley

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Tale

by Mary Shelley

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The salty breeze carries the sound of crashing waves as Maurice, a simple fisher's cot, rocks gently by the shore. Inside, secrets and stories unfold, echoing the quiet sadness of a family's past. Feel the weight of loss and hope mixing in the sea air, but the journey has only just begun.

Themes

FamilyLoss & GriefHistoricalLiterary Biography

Quick Assessment

Maurice, or, The fisher's cot is a rare children's story written by Mary Shelley, exploring themes of family, loss, and personal tragedy. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, this middle-grade fiction offers a reflective and melancholic narrative rooted in Shelley's own life experiences. Parents should note its thoughtful tone and literary significance rather than overt action or conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

179 pages

ISBN: 0226752283
Pages: 179
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2000
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Shelley, Mary Wollstonecraft, 1797-1851Criticism, TextualManuscriptsChildren of the RichKidnappingEnglandTextual CriticismFishersRunaway ChildrenBritish and Irish Fiction

People

Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851)

Places

EnglandDevon