What reading level is The Jellybean Principal?

The Jellybean Principal by Catherine McMorrow is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Jellybean Principal appropriate for?

The Jellybean Principal is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Jellybean Principal?

The Jellybean Principal is fiction.

Does The Jellybean Principal have any content warnings?

The Jellybean Principal has a HootRating of 9LE (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 The Jellybean Principal?

The Jellybean Principal by Catherine McMorrow is 192 pages.

The Jellybean Principal

Catherine McMorrow

The Jellybean Principal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine McMorrow

Illustrated by Amy Wummer

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Friendships can be as tricky as a jellybean jar that's about to spill! Jim, Ellen, and Judy learn that fighting can turn the sweetest bonds sour, but understanding and teamwork might just be the secret to saving their friendship. Discover why standing together matters more than being right.

Themes

FriendshipSchool & EducationSocial Issues

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the challenges of friendship and conflict resolution among school-aged children. Suitable for ages 9-12, it thoughtfully addresses social situations and the impact of behavior on relationships, making it a helpful resource for discussing cooperation and communication. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for early readers in grades 2-3.