Wedding Planner's Daughter
by paratore-coleen-murtagh
Macmillan Children's Books 2006
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family
- friendship
- first crush
- grief and healing
- matchmaking and romance
- community
- hope and optimism
- self-discovery
About this book
Willa Havisham adores words, chocolate, and happy endings—especially the kind her mom creates as a wedding planner in their Cape Cod town. But Willa wishes her widowed mom would find her own happily‑ever‑after, even as Willa navigates new friendships, school projects, and a first crush. Filled with humor, heartfelt moments, and plenty of romance-in-the-air, this story celebrates family, hope, and the magic of everyday love. Perfect for middle-grade readers who like realistic stories with a dash of matchmaking fun.
Setting: a small seaside town on Cape Cod, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wedding Planner's Daughter right for my child?
Yes — Wedding Planner's Daughter is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th 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, friendship, first crush.
How long does it take to read Wedding Planner's Daughter?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Wedding Planner's Daughter takes around 4.3h to finish. The book has 43,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Wedding Planner's Daughter have an AR quiz?
Yes — Wedding Planner's Daughter has an AR quiz available, worth 6 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 Wedding Planner's Daughter?
Wedding Planner's Daughter has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th 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.