What reading level is Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown?

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown appropriate for?

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown?

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown have any content warnings?

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown?

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz is 128 pages.

Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown

Charles M. Schulz

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

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Charles M. Schulz

Level 4 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

128 pages

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

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

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