What reading level is Mother Tree?

Mother Tree by Chris McAuley is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mother Tree appropriate for?

Mother Tree is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Mother Tree?

Mother Tree is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mother Tree have any content warnings?

Mother Tree has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Mother Tree?

Mother Tree by Chris McAuley is 102 pages.

Mother Tree

Chris McAuley

Mother Tree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Chris McAuley

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

I’m going to tell you a secret about a very special tree—one that’s been standing tall for hundreds of years. Beneath its branches lives a family of unlikely animal friends, each with their own story. But when danger looms over their home, their adventure to save the Mother Tree is just beginning.

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure Science & NatureEnvironmental Stewardship

Quick Assessment

Mother Tree is a middle-grade fiction book suitable for ages 9 to 12 that tells the story of a diverse group of animal friends who band together to protect their forest home. Through themes of friendship, courage, and environmental stewardship, it encourages young readers to appreciate nature and the power of teamwork. The story contains gentle humor and tender moments, making it appropriate for children at a grade 4.5 reading level, with no intense content concerns.