What reading level is Summer of a Thousand Pies?

Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Summer of a Thousand Pies appropriate for?

Summer of a Thousand Pies is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Summer of a Thousand Pies?

Summer of a Thousand Pies is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Summer of a Thousand Pies have any content warnings?

Summer of a Thousand Pies has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — 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 Summer of a Thousand Pies?

Summer of a Thousand Pies by Margaret Dilloway is 384 pages.

Summer of a Thousand Pies

Margaret Dilloway

Summer of a Thousand Pies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret Dilloway

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if a girl discovers a secret aunt and a cozy mountain town she never knew existed? Cady moves into her mom's old room and finds herself surrounded by apple orchards, new friends, and a pie shop that might not survive. Can she save the shop and find a place to truly belong?

Themes

FamilyAlternative FamilyFriendshipSocial ThemesJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Cady, a girl who moves from a life of homelessness to live with her aunt in a small mountain town. Through themes of family, friendship, and belonging, the story gently explores social challenges and the importance of community support. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains no intense content and offers positive messages about resilience and connection.