What reading level is A girl from Yamhill?

A girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A girl from Yamhill appropriate for?

A girl from Yamhill is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is A girl from Yamhill?

A girl from Yamhill is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does A girl from Yamhill have any content warnings?

A girl from Yamhill has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A girl from Yamhill?

A girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary is 279 pages.

A girl from Yamhill

Beverly Cleary

A girl from Yamhill

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Memoir

by Beverly Cleary

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Beverly Cleary wasn’t always the famous author you know—she started as just a curious girl in a small Oregon town! From mischievous adventures to discovering her love for stories, her journey shows how a simple spark can light up a whole world. What happens when a girl with a dream decides to write her own story?

Themes

BiographyFamily Coming of AgeAuthorsAmerican History

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography traces Beverly Cleary's life from childhood in Oregon through her teenage years and early adulthood, emphasizing her family background and budding passion for writing. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the book offers an inspiring look at the author’s personal growth without intense content. Parents can expect a gentle exploration of social customs and youth experiences typical for the early 20th century.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

279 pages

ISBN: 9780440401858
Pages: 279
Publisher: Yearling
Published: 1989
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Cleary, BeverlyAuthors, American20th CenturyOregonSocial Life and CustomsAmerican AuthorsBiography & AutobiographyChildhood and YouthNonfictionStoriesAuthors, American, BibliographyOregon, Social Life and CustomsGirls

People

Beverly Cleary

Places

Oregon