What reading level is Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies)?

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) by Judith Head is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) appropriate for?

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies)?

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) have any content warnings?

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies)

Judith Head

Mud Soup (Modern Library Movies)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith Head

Illustrated by Susan Guevara

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Have you ever faced a meal that looked strange but smelled delicious? Josh finds himself at Rosa’s abuela’s house, where the mysterious 'mud soup' bubbles on the stove. Will he dare to taste it, or will curiosity get the better of him?

Themes

Ethnic - Hispanic & LatinoFamily FriendshipCultural AppreciationFood

Quick Assessment

Mud Soup is a middle-grade fiction story about Josh, who is hesitant to try a traditional black bean soup prepared by his friend Rosa's grandmother. The book explores Hispanic and Latino culture through food and family, including a simple recipe for black bean soup to encourage cultural appreciation. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers gentle themes around trying new things and cultural understanding.