Angel's mother's boyfriend
by Judy Delton
Houghton Mifflin 1986
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family change
- trust and loyalty
- resilience
- finding your voice
- blended families
- independence
- boundaries
- friendship
About this book
When Angel’s mom starts seeing a new boyfriend, life at home changes fast—and not always in ways Angel can understand. Caught between wanting her mom to be happy and worrying about what feels wrong, Angel must figure out who she can trust and how to speak up for herself. With honest emotion and everyday details, this realistic story follows a brave girl navigating family changes and finding her own voice. A thoughtful choice for middle-grade readers who like true-to-life stories.
Setting: a contemporary Midwestern U.S. town, 1980s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Angel's mother's boyfriend right for my child?
Yes — Angel's mother's boyfriend is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include family change, trust and loyalty, resilience.
How long does it take to read Angel's mother's boyfriend?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Angel's mother's boyfriend takes around 4.5h to finish. The book has 40,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Angel's mother's boyfriend have an AR quiz?
Yes — Angel's mother's boyfriend has an AR quiz available, worth 4 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Angel's mother's boyfriend?
Angel's mother's boyfriend has an AR reading level of 4.8, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.