The Quigleys
Simon Mason
The Quigleys
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Not for Sale (Quigleys)
by Simon Mason
Illustrated by Helen Stephens
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
The Quigleys are the most unstoppable family ever—and they're not about to let anyone shrink their world. When Mum and Dad decide it’s time to move, Will and Lucy hatch a clever plan to keep their home just the way it is. Because some things, like family and fun, are worth standing up for!
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book follows the lively Quigley family as they face the challenge of moving to a new home. With humor and heart, it explores themes of family unity and childhood creativity appropriate for ages 9 to 12. Parents can expect lighthearted adventure and relatable family dynamics without any intense content.
Why we rated The Quigleys 9C
The Quigleys is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 163 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Quigleys works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The Quigleys as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The Quigleys explores family, humor, adventure, people & places, and juvenile fiction — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, humor, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780440420842
- Pages
- 163
- Publisher
- Random House Digital, Inc.
- Published
- April 11, 2006
- Type
- Fiction