What reading level is Myrtle?

Myrtle by Tracey Campbell Pearson is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Myrtle appropriate for?

Myrtle is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Myrtle?

Myrtle is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Myrtle have any content warnings?

Myrtle has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Myrtle?

Myrtle by Tracey Campbell Pearson is 32 pages.

Myrtle

Tracey Campbell Pearson

Myrtle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tracey Campbell Pearson

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Myrtle has the perfect life—until Frances moves in next door and starts making her days really tough. But when Aunt Tizzy arrives with wild stories from an African safari, Myrtle learns some surprising ways to stand up to bullies. And that’s only the beginning of her adventure!

Themes

Self-confidenceBulliesFamilySiblings

Quick Assessment

This gently humorous story follows Myrtle, a young girl facing a new bully next door who disrupts her happy life. With the help of her adventurous Aunt Tizzy, Myrtle gains confidence and learns strategies to handle bullying. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, the book addresses themes of self-confidence and sibling relationships with warmth and positivity.