What reading level is Midwest Girls?

Midwest Girls by Cherie Bennett is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Midwest Girls appropriate for?

Midwest Girls is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Midwest Girls?

Midwest Girls is fiction — Beauty contests.

Does Midwest Girls have any content warnings?

Midwest Girls has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Midwest Girls

Cherie Bennett

Midwest Girls

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cherie Bennett

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

These four girls from the Midwest aren’t just competing for a crown—they’re redefining what it means to be a winner. Molly, Sarah, Shylo, and Pepper each face tough challenges that test their courage and heart. Their journey shows that true beauty shines from within, and that’s a prize worth fighting for.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilyBeauty ContestsSelf-Discovery

Quick Assessment

Midwest Girls follows four diverse teens as they navigate personal fears and form friendships while competing in a beauty contest. Suitable for ages 13-18, this realistic fiction explores themes of self-discovery and resilience without explicit content. Parents should note it touches on typical adolescent challenges in a supportive narrative.