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Millicent Marie is not my name

Karen Pokras Toz

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Millicent Marie is not my name

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen Pokras Toz

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 quiet tapping of keys fills the room as Millie’s secret diary becomes a public blog, spreading whispers through the hallways of Springside Elementary. Suddenly, everyone wants to know the girl behind the screen, but Millie just wants her privacy back. Can she navigate the chaos while staying true to herself?

Themes

BullyingFriendshipOnline Social NetworksJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel tells the story of Millie, whose private diary is unexpectedly published online by her younger brother, turning her into a school-wide sensation. The book explores themes of bullying, friendship, and the impact of online social networks, making it suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the portrayal of social challenges and online exposure, which are handled with sensitivity.

Why we rated Millicent Marie is not my name 9ME

Millicent Marie is not my name is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 150 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Millicent Marie is not my name works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Millicent Marie is not my name as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

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

Thematically, Millicent Marie is not my name explores bullying, friendship, online social networks, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about bullying, friendship, online social networks.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

150 pages
ISBN
9780984860852
Pages
150
Publisher
Grand Daisy Press
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BullyingFriendshipOnline Social Networks