What reading level is Poppy?

Poppy by Mary Hooper is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Poppy appropriate for?

Poppy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Poppy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Poppy have any content warnings?

Poppy has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Poppy?

Poppy by Mary Hooper is 288 pages.

Poppy

Mary Hooper

Poppy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Hooper

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Poppy scrubs floors one moment and dodges whispered secrets the next. Suddenly, the world around her explodes into chaos as war pulls her from the quiet house to the roaring front lines. Will she survive the dangers that lie ahead?

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictFamily Coming of AgeLoveAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set during World War I in England, this historical fiction follows fifteen-year-old Poppy as she moves from working as a parlormaid to serving as a nurse on the front lines. Themes of love, courage, and the impact of war are explored with age-appropriate language suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the historical war setting and emotional challenges faced by the protagonist.