Addy's little brother

Connie Rose Porter

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Addy's little brother

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Connie Rose Porter

American Girl

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

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.

Themes

FamilyAfrican American HistorySibling RelationshipsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include jealousy. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

42 pages
3,648 words
24m read-aloud
ISBN
1584850337
Pages
42
Publisher
Pleasant Publications
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
3,648
Read-Aloud
~24 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansBrothers and SistersJealousySiblings