What reading level is A Blue-Eyed Daisy?

A Blue-Eyed Daisy by Cynthia Rylant is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A Blue-Eyed Daisy appropriate for?

A Blue-Eyed Daisy is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is A Blue-Eyed Daisy?

A Blue-Eyed Daisy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does A Blue-Eyed Daisy have any content warnings?

A Blue-Eyed Daisy has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Divorce & Family Change, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Blue-Eyed Daisy?

A Blue-Eyed Daisy by Cynthia Rylant is 88 pages.

A Blue-Eyed Daisy

Cynthia Rylant

A Blue-Eyed Daisy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cynthia Rylant

Reading Level 3 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crisp mountain air carries the sharp scent of pine and the soft rustle of leaves as Ellie feels the weight of a year unlike any other. Her new dog, Bullet, sniffs the ground, while Ellie watches her world change with every passing day. From surprises to heartaches, Ellie holds on tight to hope and the small joys that keep her going.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of AgeEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

A Blue-Eyed Daisy follows Ellie Farley as she navigates a challenging year marked by family struggles, loss, and the bittersweet moments of growing up. The story touches on themes such as parental addiction, injury, and the impact of war, balanced with friendship and first love, making it suitable for readers aged 5-8 with parental guidance due to some mature themes.