What reading level is A Love Like Lilly?

A Love Like Lilly by Kay Lynn Mangum is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A Love Like Lilly appropriate for?

A Love Like Lilly is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is A Love Like Lilly?

A Love Like Lilly is fiction — Death.

Does A Love Like Lilly have any content warnings?

A Love Like Lilly has a HootRating of 12C (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 Love Like Lilly?

A Love Like Lilly by Kay Lynn Mangum is 342 pages.

A Love Like Lilly

Kay Lynn Mangum

A Love Like Lilly

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kay Lynn Mangum

Reading Level 7 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

Jamie stands at the edge of the forest, the summer sun beating down as her grandfather begins to tell a story about a secret love and a daring job during the Great Depression. The air buzzes with the sound of cicadas, but something in his voice hints this tale is more than just history—it's a mystery waiting to unfold.

Themes

Family Historical Coming of AgeUnited States20th Century

Quick Assessment

Set during the Great Depression, this middle-grade historical fiction follows fifteen-year-old Jamie as she spends a summer with her grandfather and uncovers the story of her grandparents' courtship and his time in the Civilian Conservation Corps. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers an engaging look at American history with themes of family, resilience, and heritage. There are no intense content warnings, making it an appropriate read for middle-grade readers.