Books by Patricia McKissack
50 books by Patricia McKissack, rated for reading level and content intensity.
Patricia McKissack has 6 rated books in HootRated's catalog spanning Grade 0–5 reading level. The typical Patricia McKissack book lands at Grade 4, with average content intensity 1.7/5. Patricia McKissack's books span 3 series, including Rookie Reader, Rookie Reader; Rookie Reader español, Famous African Americans (Enslow).
Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Patricia McKissack book is right for a child. 67% of Patricia McKissack'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.
Mirandy and Brother Wind
Patricia McKissack
Mirandy and Brother Wind
Patricia McKissack
Aztec Indians
Patricia McKissack
Aztec Indians
Patricia McKissack
Who is coming?
Patricia McKissack
Who is coming?
Patricia McKissack
Martin Luther King, Jr., a man to remember
Patricia McKissack
Martin Luther King, Jr., a man to remember
Patricia McKissack
El Closet De Bessey, LA Desordenada (Rookie Espanol)
Patricia McKissack
El Closet De Bessey, LA Desordenada (Rookie Espanol)
Patricia McKissack
El jardin de Bessey, la desordenada
Patricia McKissack
El jardin de Bessey, la desordenada
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's family reunion
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's family reunion
Patricia McKissack
The dark-thirty
Patricia McKissack
The dark-thirty
Patricia McKissack
A million fish-- more or less
Patricia McKissack
A million fish-- more or less
Patricia McKissack
The honest-to-goodness truth
Patricia McKissack
The honest-to-goodness truth
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Young, Black, and determined
Patricia McKissack
Young, Black, and determined
Patricia McKissack
Abby Takes a Stand
Patricia McKissack
Abby Takes a Stand
Patricia McKissack
Miami sees it through
Patricia McKissack
Miami sees it through
Patricia McKissack
Stitchin' and pullin'
Patricia McKissack
Stitchin' and pullin'
Patricia McKissack
Nzingha, warrior queen of Matamba
Patricia McKissack
Nzingha, warrior queen of Matamba
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers: Level C (Paperback))
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers: Level C (Paperback))
Patricia McKissack
Who Is Coming?
Patricia McKissack
Who Is Coming?
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Cinderella (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
Cinderella (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The Little Red Hen (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The Little Red Hen (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The Three Bears (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The Three Bears (Start-Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The King's New Clothes (Start-Off Stories Series)
Patricia McKissack
The King's New Clothes (Start-Off Stories Series)
Patricia McKissack
The Ugly Little Duck (Start Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
The Ugly Little Duck (Start Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
King Midas and His Gold (Start Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
King Midas and His Gold (Start Off Stories)
Patricia McKissack
Dear America A Picture of Freedom
Patricia McKissack
Dear America A Picture of Freedom
Patricia McKissack
Jesse Jackson
Patricia McKissack
Jesse Jackson
Patricia McKissack
Black hands, white sails
Patricia McKissack
Black hands, white sails
Patricia McKissack
Bugs! (Rookie Readers: Level B (Turtleback))
Patricia McKissack
Bugs! (Rookie Readers: Level B (Turtleback))
Patricia McKissack
Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters
Patricia McKissack
Christmas in the Big House, Christmas in the Quarters
Patricia McKissack
Miami Makes the Play (Stepping Stone Chapter Books (Library))
Patricia McKissack
Miami Makes the Play (Stepping Stone Chapter Books (Library))
Patricia McKissack
Miami Sees It Through (Stepping Stones Humor)
Patricia McKissack
Miami Sees It Through (Stepping Stones Humor)
Patricia McKissack
Rebels Against Slavery
Patricia McKissack
Rebels Against Slavery
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey
Patricia McKissack
Mirandy and Brother Wind
Patricia McKissack
Mirandy and Brother Wind
Patricia McKissack
The dark-thirty
Patricia McKissack
The dark-thirty
Patricia McKissack
To establish justice
Patricia McKissack
To establish justice
Patricia McKissack
Miami Gets It Straight (Road to Reading)
Patricia McKissack
Miami Gets It Straight (Road to Reading)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's Closet (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's Closet (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's Garden (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Messy Bessey's Garden (Rookie Readers)
Patricia McKissack
Mary Church Terrell
Patricia McKissack
Mary Church Terrell
Patricia McKissack
George Washington Carver
Patricia McKissack
George Washington Carver
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Sojourner Truth
Patricia McKissack
Sojourner Truth
Patricia McKissack
Sojourner Truth
Patricia McKissack
Sojourner Truth
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Mary McLeod Bethune
Patricia McKissack
Ma Dear's Aprons
Patricia McKissack
Ma Dear's Aprons
Patricia McKissack
Best Shot in the West
Patricia McKissack
Best Shot in the West
Patricia McKissack
Best Shot in the West
Patricia McKissack
Best Shot in the West
Patricia McKissack
Questions about Patricia McKissack's books
- What reading level are Patricia McKissack's books?
- Patricia McKissack's rated books range from Grade 0–5, 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 Patricia McKissack's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
- 4 of Patricia McKissack's 6 rated books (67%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 0 (0%) are rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1.7/5.
- What age are Patricia McKissack's books appropriate for?
- Patricia McKissack's rated books target Ages 9–12 and Ages 5–8. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.