What reading level is Poor Mallory?

Poor Mallory by Ann M. Martin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Poor Mallory appropriate for?

Poor Mallory is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Fear & Anxiety, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is Poor Mallory?

Poor Mallory is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Poor Mallory have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is Poor Mallory?

Poor Mallory by Ann M. Martin is 112 pages.

Poor Mallory

Ann M. Martin

Poor Mallory

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann M. Martin

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.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of dollar bills feels heavier when Mallory steps into the sparkling world of the Delaneys. Their fancy cat and tennis courts shine like treasures she can’t quite reach. As Mallory juggles babysitting and family worries, she learns what really makes someone rich inside.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of AgeBabysittingUnemployment

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of family, financial hardship, and resilience through the eyes of Mallory, who takes on babysitting to help her family after her father loses his job. The story sensitively portrays the challenges of unemployment and economic differences, making it suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It offers valuable lessons about empathy, resourcefulness, and the true meaning of wealth.