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Books by Lois Lowry

4 books by Lois Lowry have full reviews here; all 39 Lois Lowry titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Lois Lowry has 4 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 3–6 reading level. The typical Lois Lowry book lands at Grade 5, with average content intensity 2.3/5. Most Lois Lowry titles fall within the Giver Quartet series.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Lois Lowry book is right for a child. 50% of Lois Lowry'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.

The Giver

Lois Lowry

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The Giver

Lois Lowry

Level 5-6 Moderate

Gooney Bird and all her charms

Lois Lowry

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Gooney Bird and all her charms

Lois Lowry

Level 3-4 Gentle

Number the stars

Lois Lowry

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Number the stars

Lois Lowry

Level 4-5 Moderate

Anastasia Krupnik

Lois Lowry

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Anastasia Krupnik

Lois Lowry

Level 4-5 Mild

More Lois Lowry titles in our catalog

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  • Anastasia Again! Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Anastasia at Your Service Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Anastasia elige profesión Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Anastasia off her rocker Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Anastasia on Her Own Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Anastasia, Absolutely Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Anastasia, ask your analyst Level 4-5 · Gentle 2 editions
  • Anastasia's Chosen Career (Yearling Books) Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Attaboy, Sam! Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Autumn Street Level 6 · Mild
  • Find a stranger, say goodbye Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Gathering blue Level 5 · Moderate 2 editions
  • Giver Quartet Level 8 · Moderate
  • Gooney Bird and the Room Mother Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Gooney Bird Greene Level 3 · Gentle
  • Gooney Bird on the Map Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Gossamer Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Messenger Level 4-5 · Moderate 2 editions
  • Number the stars and related readings Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • One Hundredth Thing about Caroline Level 4-5 · Mild
  • See you around, Sam! Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Son Level 5 · Moderate 2 editions
  • Summer to Die Level 3 · Moderate
  • The Birthday Ball Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • The One Hundredth Thing About Caroline Level 4-5 · Mild
  • The silent boy Level 5-6 · Mild
  • The Willoughbys Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Us and Uncle Fraud Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Your Move, J. P. ! Level 4-5 · Gentle

Questions about Lois Lowry's books

What reading level are Lois Lowry's books?
Lois Lowry's reviewed books range from Grade 3–6, with the typical book at Grade 5. Each title has a separate content intensity score so parents can choose by emotional readiness, not just text difficulty.
Are Lois Lowry's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
2 of Lois Lowry's 4 reviewed books (50%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. None are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 2.3/5.
What age are Lois Lowry's books appropriate for?
Lois Lowry'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.