What reading level is Old Maid?

Old Maid by Edith Wharton is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Old Maid appropriate for?

Old Maid is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Jealousy.

What genre is Old Maid?

Old Maid is fiction — Fiction.

Does Old Maid have any content warnings?

Old Maid has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Jealousy. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Old Maid?

Old Maid by Edith Wharton is 98 pages.

Old Maid

Edith Wharton

Old Maid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Edith Wharton

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Tina has two moms, but only one is her real mom. One is beautiful and fancy, the other plain and quiet. When Tina’s wedding day arrives, secrets and feelings bubble up—what will happen next?

Themes

Family Identity & Self-DiscoverySocial ClassComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Old Maid by Edith Wharton explores complex family relationships and societal expectations through the story of Tina, a girl raised by two women with very different lives. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, this story gently introduces themes of family, identity, and social class, with no intense content. Parents should note the historical context and nuanced emotional themes.