What reading level is The Diary of Ma Yan?

The Diary of Ma Yan by Ma Yan is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Diary of Ma Yan appropriate for?

The Diary of Ma Yan is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Poverty & Hardship, Hunger & Malnutrition, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Diary of Ma Yan?

The Diary of Ma Yan is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Diary of Ma Yan have any content warnings?

The Diary of Ma Yan has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Poverty & Hardship, Hunger & Malnutrition, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Diary of Ma Yan?

The Diary of Ma Yan by Ma Yan is 176 pages.

The Diary of Ma Yan

Ma Yan

The Diary of Ma Yan

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Struggles and Hopes of a Chinese Schoolgirl

by Ma Yan

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Ma Yan is not your average girl; she faces hunger and hardship every day but refuses to give up on her dreams. With every page of her diary, you’ll see how her courage and determination could change her whole world—and maybe yours too.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Social Justice MulticulturalJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

This poignant diary offers a real-life glimpse into the challenges faced by a young girl in rural China striving for education amid poverty and hardship. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of poverty, hunger, and perseverance, encouraging empathy and awareness of global social issues.