What reading level is Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes)?

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) by Wendelin Van Draanen is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) appropriate for?

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes)?

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) have any content warnings?

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes)?

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes) by Wendelin Van Draanen is 274 pages.

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes)

Wendelin Van Draanen

Sammy Keyes & the Moustache Mary (Sammy Keyes)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wendelin Van Draanen

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Want to hear a secret? Sammy and her friends spot Lucinda Huntley strolling down the road with a huge pig, but that's just the start. Lucinda’s story about her great-grandma Moustache Mary and a fiery family feud is more than history—it’s a mystery waiting to explode, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Mystery Friendship Family Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

This engaging mystery follows Sammy Keyes as she unravels a century-old family feud sparked by a suspicious fire in a pioneer cabin. Aimed at middle-grade to young teen readers, the story blends humor, adventure, and relatable family dynamics, including Sammy’s evolving relationships and her search for identity. The book is appropriate for ages 13-18 and contains mild peril and suspense typical of detective stories.