What reading level is The Girl Who Threw Butterflies?

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Girl Who Threw Butterflies appropriate for?

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is The Girl Who Threw Butterflies?

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Girl Who Threw Butterflies have any content warnings?

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies 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 The Girl Who Threw Butterflies?

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies by Mick Cochrane is 192 pages.

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies

Mick Cochrane

The Girl Who Threw Butterflies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mick Cochrane

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Molly doesn't just play baseball—she throws magic with her knuckleball, a secret skill taught by her dad. But winning a spot on the boys' team is only the start of her real game: proving she's more than just the girl who lost her father. What happens when your passion becomes your way to heal and be seen?

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age SportsGrief

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of grief, family dynamics, and resilience through the story of Molly, a girl navigating the loss of her father and finding her place on a boys' baseball team. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively handles emotional challenges like death and family change while emphasizing friendship and personal growth. Parents should note the story involves themes of loss and the challenges of adolescence but presents them in an age-appropriate, hopeful manner.