Mary Anne and Too Many Boys
Scholastic 1992
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- crushes and first love
- jealousy
- communication
- loyalty
- responsibility
- self-confidence
- growing up
About this book
Mary Anne heads back to the beach with a babysitting job in Sea City, where fun in the sun turns complicated when more than one boy starts paying attention to her. Juggling crushes, her steady relationship with Logan, and big babysitting responsibilities isn’t easy. Through mix-ups and misunderstandings, Mary Anne learns to speak up for herself and put friendship first. Fans of the Baby-sitters Club will enjoy the summer setting, relatable drama, and strong friendships.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, and Sea City, New Jersey; summertime at the beach
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mary Anne and Too Many Boys right for my child?
Yes — Mary Anne and Too Many Boys is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.3, 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 friendship, crushes and first love, jealousy.
How long does it take to read Mary Anne and Too Many Boys?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Mary Anne and Too Many Boys takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mary Anne and Too Many Boys have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mary Anne and Too Many Boys 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 Mary Anne and Too Many Boys?
Mary Anne and Too Many Boys has an AR reading level of 4.3, 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.