What reading level is My big (strange) happy family?

My big (strange) happy family by Karen McCombie is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is My big (strange) happy family appropriate for?

My big (strange) happy family is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change.

What genre is My big (strange) happy family?

My big (strange) happy family is fiction.

Does My big (strange) happy family have any content warnings?

My big (strange) happy family has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

My big (strange) happy family

Karen McCombie

My big (strange) happy family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Karen McCombie

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 smell of fresh crayons fills the air as Indie presses her pencil to paper, trying to draw her family map. But how do you capture a family that’s split in two, with parents who don’t even get along? Indie’s heart races, hoping her picture can hold all the pieces together.

Themes

FamilyInterpersonal RelationsSchoolsPetsStepfamilies

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Indie as she navigates the complexities of her family life, including divorced parents and stepfamilies, while completing a school project. It thoughtfully explores themes of family dynamics and interpersonal relationships, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the realistic portrayal of family change but no intense content.