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Books by Susan Beth Pfeffer

14 books by Susan Beth Pfeffer have full reviews here; all 58 Susan Beth Pfeffer titles and editions in our catalog are rated for reading level and content intensity.

Susan Beth Pfeffer has 14 books with full reviews on HootRated, spanning Grade 3–5 reading level. The typical Susan Beth Pfeffer book lands at Grade 4, with average content intensity 1.6/5. Most Susan Beth Pfeffer titles fall within the Portraits of Little Women series.

Reading level alone doesn't tell parents whether a Susan Beth Pfeffer book is right for a child. 86% of Susan Beth Pfeffer's reviewed titles are at Gentle or Mild intensity — appropriate for sensitive readers or kids reading ahead of their emotional readiness. 7% 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 Susan Beth Pfeffer titles in our catalog

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  • A Matter of Principle Level 4-5 · Mild
  • About David Level 4-5 · Intense
  • Birthday wishes Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Christmas Dreams Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Claire at Sixteen Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • CLAIRE AT SIXTEEN (Sebastian Sisters) Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Dear dad, love Laurie Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Family of strangers Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Fantasy summer Level 6 · Mild
  • Future forward Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Just between us Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Just Morgan Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Justice for Emily Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Life as We Knew it Level 7 · Moderate 2 editions
  • Love Scenes (Make Me a Star, No 5) Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Marly the Kid Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Meg at sixteen Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Meg's story Level 3 · Gentle
  • Meg's Story (Portraits of Little Women) Level 3 · Gentle
  • Most precious blood Level 4-5 · Moderate 2 editions
  • On the Move Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Portraits of Little Women (Amy's Story) Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • Revenge of the Aztecs Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Sara Kate saves the world Level 3 · Mild
  • Sara Kate, superkid Level 3 · Gentle
  • Starring Peter and Leigh Level 6 · Mild
  • Starting with Melodie Level 3 · Mild
  • Sybil at sixteen Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • The beauty queen. Level 4-5 · Gentle
  • the dead and the gone Level 7 · Intense 2 editions
  • The trouble with wishes Level 3 · Mild
  • The Year Without Michael Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Trouble with Wishes Level 3 · Mild
  • Truth or dare Level 4-5 · Mild
  • Turning thirteen Level 4-5 · Moderate
  • Twice taken Level 4-5 · Moderate 2 editions
  • Twin surprises Level 1-2 · Gentle

Questions about Susan Beth Pfeffer's books

What reading level are Susan Beth Pfeffer's books?
Susan Beth Pfeffer's reviewed books range from Grade 3–5, 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 Susan Beth Pfeffer's books appropriate for sensitive readers?
12 of Susan Beth Pfeffer's 14 reviewed books (86%) are at Gentle or Mild intensity — safe for sensitive readers. 1 (7%) is rated Intense or Very Intense. Average intensity: 1.6/5.
What age are Susan Beth Pfeffer's books appropriate for?
Susan Beth Pfeffer's reviewed books target Ages 9-12 and Ages 13+. HootRated rates each book on reading level and content intensity — match both dimensions, not just one.