What reading level is Polly (Ellie's People)?

Polly (Ellie's People) by Mary Christner Borntrager is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Polly (Ellie's People) appropriate for?

Polly (Ellie's People) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Family Change, Religious Themes, Mild Peril.

What genre is Polly (Ellie's People)?

Polly (Ellie's People) is fiction.

Does Polly (Ellie's People) have any content warnings?

Polly (Ellie's People) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Family Change, Religious Themes, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Polly (Ellie's People)

Mary Christner Borntrager

Polly (Ellie's People)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Christner Borntrager

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Polly sneaks out of the house, her heart pounding as she meets new faces who live differently from her Amish family. The warm Texas sun feels strange on her skin, and every step takes her farther from what she knows. But when her father’s voice calls out, will Polly make it back before it’s too late?

Themes

Family FriendshipReligious ThemesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the challenges of an Amish girl adjusting to a new home in Texas, where she struggles with loneliness and the desire for friendship outside her faith. The story touches on themes of family, obedience, and cultural identity, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the depiction of religious differences and family dynamics as central to the plot.