The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
Christopher Edge
The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christopher Edge
The text is written at a 6th 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
When Maisie wakes up on her tenth birthday, she finds herself in a world that has changed in mysterious ways. Using her sharp mind and the support of her family, she embarks on a journey to navigate different realities and restore balance to the universe. Each chapter reveals new possibilities through alternate timelines, inviting readers to explore the power of love and courage.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day 11LP
The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day is written at a Level 6 reading level (approximately 28,428 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day works for readers up to grade 8.0.
Read aloud, The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day runs about 3.2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Family Change.
Thematically, The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day explores family, science & nature, adventure, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, science & nature, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780525646419
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 28,428
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 10m