Question 1

What reading level is The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words)?

Accepted Answer

The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) by Mary Jemison is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Question 2

What age is The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Question 3

What genre is The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words)?

Accepted Answer

The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the In My Own Words series.

Question 4

Does The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) have any content warnings?

Accepted Answer

The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words)

Q: Does The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) have any content warnings?

The Diary of Mary Jemison (In My Own Words) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Jemison

Illustrated by Laszlo Kubinyi

In My Own Words

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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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