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Books by Gloria Whelan

3 books by Gloria Whelan have full reviews here; all 36 Gloria Whelan titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Gloria Whelan has 3 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 3–7 reading level. The typical Gloria Whelan book lands at Grade 4, with average content intensity 2.3/5.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Gloria Whelan book is right for a child. 33% of Gloria Whelan's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. None 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 Gloria Whelan titles in our catalog

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  • A haunted house in Starvation Lake Level 3 · Gentle
  • A time to keep silent Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • After the Train Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Angel on the square Level 6 · Moderate 3 editions
  • Are there bears in Starvation Lake? Level 3 · Mild
  • Farewell to the Island Level 6 · Gentle
  • Forgive the River, Forgive the Sky Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Goodbye, Vietnam Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Hannah (Stepping Stone Books) Level 3 · Gentle
  • Homeless bird Level 4-5 · Moderate 3 editions
  • Listening for lions Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Mackinac Bridge Level 2 · Mild
  • Miranda's last stand Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Parade of Shadows Level 7 · Moderate
  • Return to the island Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • Rich and famous in Starvation Lake Level 3 · Gentle
  • Summer of the Tree Army Level 2 · Gentle
  • That Wild Berries Should Grow Level 4-5 · Mild 2 editions
  • The Disappeared Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • The impossible journey Level 6 · Moderate
  • The Indian School (Trophy Chapter Book) Level 3 · Mild
  • The miracle of Saint Nicholas Level 1-2 · Gentle
  • The pathless woods Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The Shadow of the Wolf Level 3 · Gentle
  • The turning Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Voices for freedom Level 3 · Moderate
  • Wanigan Level 3 · Mild

Questions about Gloria Whelan's books

What reading level are Gloria Whelan's books?
Gloria Whelan's reviewed books range from Grade 3–7, with the typical book at Grade 4. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Gloria Whelan's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
1 of Gloria Whelan's 3 reviewed books (33%) is at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.3/5.
What age are Gloria Whelan's books appropriate for?
Gloria Whelan's reviewed books target Ages 5-8 and Ages 9-12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.