What reading level is Safe Place for Joey?

Safe Place for Joey by Mary MacCracken is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Safe Place for Joey appropriate for?

Safe Place for Joey is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Safe Place for Joey?

Safe Place for Joey is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Safe Place for Joey have any content warnings?

Safe Place for Joey 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 Safe Place for Joey?

Safe Place for Joey by Mary MacCracken is 116 pages.

Safe Place for Joey

Mary MacCracken

Safe Place for Joey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Part 3 Of 3

by Mary MacCracken

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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 paper and the gentle scratch of pencil fill the quiet classroom where Joey sits, trying to make sense of the letters and numbers dancing on the page. Around him, the world feels confusing and loud, but one caring teacher believes he can find his own safe place to learn and grow. It’s a journey of patience, hope, and the power of understanding that changes everything.

Themes

Learning Disabled ChildrenEducationTeacher-Student RelationshipsBiographyFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction novel by Mary MacCracken tells the heartfelt story of five children with learning disabilities and the dedicated teacher who supports them. It explores themes of education, perseverance, and the importance of nurturing teacher-student relationships. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story presents challenges faced by learning-disabled children in a sensitive and inspiring way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

116 pages

ISBN: 9780008130572
Pages: 116
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2015
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

Learning Disabled Children, EducationTeacher-student RelationshipsTeachers, BiographySpecial EducationLearning DisabilitiesEducationMemoirLearning Disabled ChildrenRehabilitationChildren, Great Britain