What reading level is Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling)?

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) by Rosa Guy is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) appropriate for?

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling)?

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) is fiction — Friendship.

Does Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) have any content warnings?

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling) 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.

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling)

Rosa Guy

Billy the Great (Dell Picture Yearling)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosa Guy

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Billy is one of the most determined kids you'll ever meet—he’s ready to make his own choices, no matter what anyone else says. When his parents try to pick his friends and plan his future, Billy stands up to show that his voice matters. Discover why being true to yourself can change everything.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores themes of independence and self-expression as Billy navigates parental expectations and friendship choices. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages children to think about making their own decisions respectfully. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for general middle-grade readers.