Willie Bea and the time theMartians landed
Virginia Hamilton
Willie Bea and the time theMartians landed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Virginia Hamilton
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
On a lively Sunday in Ohio, family members come together at Willie Bea's grandparents' home for a day packed with excitement and unexpected moments. Amid the fun, Aunt Leah becomes wildly alarmed after listening to a dramatic radio broadcast about Martians arriving on Earth, turning the ordinary day into an unforgettable adventure. This story captures the spirited energy of family gatherings and the thrill of a spooky Halloween tale.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
The night the Martians landed
Kathleen Krull
The night the Martians landed
Kathleen Krull
Aliens are coming!
Meghan McCarthy
Aliens are coming!
Meghan McCarthy
The Martians Next Door
Inchworm Press
The Martians Next Door
Inchworm Press
MARTians
Blythe Woolston
MARTians
Blythe Woolston
Bebe's bad dream
G. Brian Karas
Bebe's bad dream
G. Brian Karas
Martians don't take temperatures
Debbie Dadey
Martians don't take temperatures
Debbie Dadey
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689713282
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Simon Pulse
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 54,098
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 1m
- Text Density
- Dense