Books by Karen Cushman
2 books by Karen Cushman have full reviews here; all 10 Karen Cushman titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.
Karen Cushman has 2 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 6 reading level. The typical Karen Cushman book lands at Grade 6, with average content intensity 2.5/5.
Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Karen Cushman book is right for a child. 50% of Karen Cushman'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.
Grayling's song
Karen Cushman
Grayling's song
Karen Cushman
The loud silence of Francine Green
Karen Cushman
The loud silence of Francine Green
Karen Cushman
More Karen Cushman titles in our catalog
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- Ballad of Lucy Whipple Level 6 · Mild
- Catherine, called Birdy Level 6 · Mild
- Catherine, Called Birdy (Summer Reading Edition) Level 6 · Mild
- Literature Guide Level 2 · Mild
- Matilda Bone Level 4-5 · Mild
- The midwife's apprentice Level 4-5 · Moderate
Questions about Karen Cushman's books
- What reading level are Karen Cushman's books?
- Karen Cushman's reviewed books range from Grade 6, with the typical book at Grade 6. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
- Are Karen Cushman's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
- 1 of Karen Cushman's 2 reviewed books (50%) is at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.5/5.
- What age are Karen Cushman's books appropriate for?
- Karen Cushman's reviewed books target Ages 9-12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.