What reading level is Walking Mary?

Walking Mary by James VanOosting is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Walking Mary appropriate for?

Walking Mary is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Family Change.

What genre is Walking Mary?

Walking Mary is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Walking Mary have any content warnings?

Walking Mary has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Walking Mary?

Walking Mary by James VanOosting is 130 pages (approximately 26,206 words).

Walking Mary

James VanOosting

Walking Mary

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James VanOosting

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Growing up in the 1940s and 50s, Pearl Harbor Keenan finds comfort away from her troubled home by befriending Walking Mary, an unusual elderly woman who greets every train arriving at the Framburg station. Their unique friendship offers Pearl a glimpse of kindness and understanding amidst her family struggles. Together, they navigate the challenges of growing up and the mysteries of the railroad town.