The street where I live
Maara Haas
The street where I live
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Maara Haas
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: the street where Maara lives is more than just houses and sidewalks—it's a colorful mix of people from all over the world, each with their own stories. You’ll hear laughter, see new traditions, and feel the magic of a neighborhood that’s full of surprises, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction explores the vibrant cultural diversity of Winnipeg’s North End between the World Wars, seen through the eyes of a young girl whose father is the local druggist. It offers relatable glimpses into the immigrant experience with warmth and humor, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the book gently addresses themes of community and cultural identity without intense conflict.
Why we rated The street where I live 11LE
The street where I live is written at a Level 6 reading level across 215 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The street where I live works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The street where I live as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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 street where I live explores multicultural, family, historical, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about multicultural, family, historical.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0070927715
- Pages
- 215
- Publisher
- McGraw-Hill Ryerson
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction