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Books by Katherine Paterson

23 books by Katherine Paterson, rated for reading level and content intensity.

Katherine Paterson has 4 rated books in HootRated's catalog spanning Grade 4–8 reading level. The typical Katherine Paterson book lands at Grade 6, with average content intensity 2.5/5.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Katherine Paterson book is right for a child. 25% of Katherine Paterson's rated titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 0% 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.

The wide-awake princess

Katherine Paterson

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The wide-awake princess

Katherine Paterson

Level 2

Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

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Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

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Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5 Moderate

Angels & other strangers

Katherine Paterson

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Angels & other strangers

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

The King's Equal

Katherine Paterson

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The King's Equal

Katherine Paterson

Level 3

Marvin One Too Many (I Can Read Book 3)

Katherine Paterson

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Marvin One Too Many (I Can Read Book 3)

Katherine Paterson

Level 1-2

Jacob Have I Loved

Katherine Paterson

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Jacob Have I Loved

Katherine Paterson

Level 6 Moderate

Gates of Excellence

Katherine Paterson

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Gates of Excellence

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

A MIDNIGHT CLEAR (video Recording).

Katherine Paterson

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A MIDNIGHT CLEAR (video Recording).

Katherine Paterson

Level 6

Gates of excellence

Katherine Paterson

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Gates of excellence

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

The spying heart

Katherine Paterson

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The spying heart

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

No room in the inn

Katherine Paterson

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No room in the inn

Katherine Paterson

Level 3

Jip, His Story

Katherine Paterson

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Jip, His Story

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

Parzival

Katherine Paterson

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Parzival

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5

Same Stuff As Stars

Katherine Paterson

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Same Stuff As Stars

Katherine Paterson

Level 6

The day of the pelican

Katherine Paterson

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The day of the pelican

Katherine Paterson

Level 4-5 Moderate

Literature Guide

Katherine Paterson

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Literature Guide

Katherine Paterson

Level 2

The Angel & the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

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The Angel & the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

Level 2

Angel and the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

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Angel and the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

Level 2

The Angel and the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

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The Angel and the Donkey

Katherine Paterson

Level 2

Who Am I?

Katherine Paterson

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Who Am I?

Katherine Paterson

Level 3

Stories of my life

Katherine Paterson

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Stories of my life

Katherine Paterson

Level 7-8 Gentle

Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom

Katherine Paterson

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Rebels of the Heavenly Kingdom

Katherine Paterson

Level 6

Questions about Katherine Paterson's books

What reading level are Katherine Paterson's books?
Katherine Paterson's rated books range from Grade 4–8, 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 Katherine Paterson's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
1 of Katherine Paterson's 4 rated books (25%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.5/5.
What age are Katherine Paterson's books appropriate for?
Katherine Paterson's rated books target Ages 9–12. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.