What reading level is Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes)?

Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes) by Annie Dalton is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

Does Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes) have any content warnings?

Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes)

Annie Dalton

Tilly Beany and the Best Friend Machine (Cavalcade Story Cassettes)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annie Dalton

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be the only one without a best friend? Tilly Beany thought she was fine on her own—until the new girl Bernice arrived and everyone seemed to pair up. Now Tilly wonders if she’ll ever find that one special friend who truly likes her best.

Themes

FriendshipSocial SituationsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of friendship and social dynamics as Tilly Beany navigates feeling left out when a new girl arrives at school and bonds with others. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses the desire for close friendships and the challenges of social inclusion without intense conflict or mature content.