Cover of Addy's little brother

Addy's little brother

by Connie Rose Porter

American Girl

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

Addy is excited to welcome her little brother to Philadelphia after the Civil War, but she feels left out when he begins spending time with someone new. As she navigates her feelings of jealousy, Addy learns about family, friendship, and life in the 1860s. Along the way, readers can try making a special recipe for letter cookies.

Representation & Themes

FamilyAfrican American HistorySibling RelationshipsFriendship

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Jealousy
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
1584850337
Pages
42
Publisher
Pleasant Publications
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,648

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

African Americans -- Juvenile fictionAfrican Americans -- FictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionJealousy -- FictionBrothers and sistersJuvenile fictionJealousyFictionAfrican AmericansAfrican americans, fictionSiblings, fictionChildren's fictionJealousy, fiction