What reading level is Pippa Morgan's diary?

Pippa Morgan's diary by Annie Kelsey is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 750L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pippa Morgan's diary appropriate for?

Pippa Morgan's diary is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Pippa Morgan's diary?

Pippa Morgan's diary is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Pippa Morgan's diary have any content warnings?

Pippa Morgan's diary has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pippa Morgan's diary?

Pippa Morgan's diary by Annie Kelsey is 145 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Pippa Morgan's diary

Annie Kelsey

Pippa Morgan's diary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annie Kelsey

Illustrated by Larsen, Kate, illustrator

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if a little lie turned into a huge problem? Ten-year-old Pippa Morgan’s life feels upside down with her parents splitting up and her best friend moving away. Now, with a new girl in town, Pippa’s tall tales might just lead her into the school talent show—and a big mess she never expected!

Themes

Friendship FamilyHonestySchool LifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Pippa Morgan's Diary follows a 10-year-old girl dealing with her parents' divorce and the challenges of making new friends. The story tackles themes of honesty, friendship, and self-discovery in a relatable middle-grade context. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book handles family change and social anxiety with light emotional depth and positive messages about owning up to mistakes.

Why we rated Pippa Morgan's diary 9ME

Pippa Morgan's diary is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 750L across 145 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Pippa Morgan's diary works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Pippa Morgan's diary as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, Pippa Morgan's diary explores friendship, family, honesty, school life, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, honesty.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.