Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Charles M. Schulz

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Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Charles M. Schulz

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Charlie Brown stands in the school hallway, clutching his empty Valentine’s Day box. Around him, the Peanuts gang buzzes with excitement, swapping cards and gifts. Suddenly, someone drops a mysterious envelope into Charlie Brown’s hands—who could it be from?

Themes

FriendshipHolidays & CelebrationsHumorCartoons & Comic Strips

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade fiction adaptation of the classic Peanuts Valentine's Day cartoon captures the hopes and anxieties of Charlie Brown as he waits for his first Valentine. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, it gently explores themes of friendship, anticipation, and holiday celebration without any intense content. The book’s lighthearted tone and familiar characters make it an engaging seasonal read for children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780762427543
Pages
128
Publisher
RP Minis
Published
December 24, 2007
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Cartoons & Comic StripsGift BooksHolidays & CelebrationsValentine's DayComic BooksComic StripsPictorial American Wit and HumorLove