What reading level is Be Good, Gordon?

Be Good, Gordon by Angela McAllister is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Be Good, Gordon appropriate for?

Be Good, Gordon is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Be Good, Gordon have any content warnings?

Be Good, Gordon has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Be Good, Gordon

Angela McAllister

Be Good, Gordon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela McAllister

Reading Level 4-5 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

Gordon races through the playground, trying to keep up with everyone else. Suddenly, he stops and wonders—what if he let loose and had a little fun instead of always being the 'good' kid? But letting go isn’t as easy as it sounds...

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Humor Family

Quick Assessment

This humorous middle-grade novel follows Gordon, a boy who usually follows the rules, as he learns to embrace fun and spontaneity. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it gently explores themes of self-discovery and the balance between responsibility and enjoyment. The story contains light humor and everyday childhood situations without any intense conflict or mature content.