What reading level is Mysteries on Monroe Street?

Mysteries on Monroe Street by Sandra Belton is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mysteries on Monroe Street appropriate for?

Mysteries on Monroe Street is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Mild Peril.

What genre is Mysteries on Monroe Street?

Mysteries on Monroe Street is fiction — African Americans.

Does Mysteries on Monroe Street have any content warnings?

Mysteries on Monroe Street has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Mysteries on Monroe Street

Sandra Belton

Mysteries on Monroe Street

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sandra Belton

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

Did you know that Ernestine and Amanda’s dance studio hides more than just music and moves? Behind the doors of their all-black dance studio, a secret fight for justice is unfolding—one that could change everything. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Friendship Family Social Justice Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in the 1950s during segregation, this middle-grade novel follows two African-American girls, Ernestine and Amanda, whose friendship grows amid challenges including vandalism at their dance studio. It offers historical insights into racial tensions and resilience suitable for ages 9-12, with themes of friendship, community, and social justice.