What reading level is A Virtuous Woman?

A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is A Virtuous Woman appropriate for?

A Virtuous Woman is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is A Virtuous Woman?

A Virtuous Woman is fiction — Fiction.

Does A Virtuous Woman have any content warnings?

A Virtuous Woman has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Virtuous Woman?

A Virtuous Woman by Kaye Gibbons is 176 pages (approximately 38,525 words).

A Virtuous Woman

Kaye Gibbons

A Virtuous Woman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Kaye Gibbons

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ruby Pitt Woodrow, a young widow from a privileged background, and Blinking Jack Stokes, a humble tenant farmer, come together in an unexpected bond that defies their very different worlds. Their relationship is not a whirlwind romance but a steady, gripping connection that helps them both survive life's hardships. This deeply moving story explores resilience, love, and the strength found in unlikely partnerships.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Social Justice Romance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.