What reading level is Miles McHale, tattletale?

Miles McHale, tattletale by Christianne C. Jones is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Miles McHale, tattletale appropriate for?

Miles McHale, tattletale is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Miles McHale, tattletale?

Miles McHale, tattletale is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Little Boost series.

Does Miles McHale, tattletale have any content warnings?

Miles McHale, tattletale has a HootRating of 7C (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 Miles McHale, tattletale?

Miles McHale, tattletale by Christianne C. Jones is 32 pages (approximately 621 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Miles McHale, tattletale

Christianne C. Jones

Miles McHale, tattletale

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Christianne C. Jones

Illustrated by Ellis, Elina, illustrator

Little Boost

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Miles McHale has a big problem—he tells on everyone! When his teacher starts a Tattle Battle, Miles learns when it's important to speak up and when it's better to keep quiet. Can he discover the right way to share what he sees without getting into trouble?

Themes

BehaviorSchoolsFriendshipConduct of lifeJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Miles McHale, tattletale 7C

Miles McHale, tattletale is written at a Level 2-3 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 621 words). Strong independent readers around grade 3.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Miles McHale, tattletale works for readers up to grade 4.6.

Read aloud, Miles McHale, tattletale takes about 4 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Miles McHale, tattletale as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Miles McHale, tattletale explores behavior, schools, friendship, conduct of life, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about behavior, schools, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 12 more books in the Little Boost series.