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Books by Geraldine McCaughrean

4 books by Geraldine McCaughrean have full reviews here; all 36 Geraldine McCaughrean titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Geraldine McCaughrean has 4 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 4–7 reading level. The typical Geraldine McCaughrean book lands at Grade 7, with average content intensity 2.5/5.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Geraldine McCaughrean book is right for a child. 50% of Geraldine McCaughrean's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 25% are rated Intense or Very Intense. The intensity badges below (green → red) help you match books to your child's emotional readiness, not just their reading ability. See our methodology for how we rate.

More Geraldine McCaughrean titles in our catalog

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  • Cyrano Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Father and Son Level 2 · Gentle
  • Grandma Chickenlegs (Picture Books) Level 2 · Mild
  • Hercules Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Jalopy (Green Apple) Level 3 · Mild
  • Jalopy (Solos) Level 3 · Mild
  • John Bunyan's a Pilgrim's Progress (Galaxy Children's Large Print) Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Moby Dick, or The white whale Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • My first Oxford book of stories Level 3 · Mild
  • Nativity Story Level 2 · Gentle
  • Noah and Nelly (Pet Pals) Level 3 · Mild
  • Odysseus Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Perseus Level 5-6 · Mild 2 editions
  • Peter Pan in scarlet Level 7 · Mild
  • Roman myths Level 3 · Gentle
  • Saint George and the dragon Level 2 · Mild 2 editions
  • Stones Are Hatching Level 6 · Moderate
  • Stop the Train! Level 7 · Mild
  • Tamburlaines Elephants Level 6 · Gentle
  • The Bronze Cauldron Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • The golden hoard Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • The great chase Level 2 · Mild
  • The kite rider Level 7 · Moderate
  • The Legend of Gilgamesh Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The middle of nowhere Level 6 · Moderate
  • The Odyssey Level 3 · Mild
  • The Orchard Book of Roman Myths (Orchard Book of) Level 3 · Gentle
  • Theseus Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Unicorns! Unicorns! Level 2 · Gentle
  • Wenceslas Level 2 · Gentle

Questions about Geraldine McCaughrean's books

What reading level are Geraldine McCaughrean's books?
Geraldine McCaughrean's reviewed books range from Grade 4–7, with the typical book at Grade 7. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Geraldine McCaughrean's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
2 of Geraldine McCaughrean's 4 reviewed books (50%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 1 (25%) is rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.5/5.
What age are Geraldine McCaughrean's books appropriate for?
Geraldine McCaughrean's reviewed books target Ages 9-12 and Ages 13+. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.