What reading level is Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover?

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover by Betsy Cromer Byars is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover appropriate for?

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover?

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover is fiction — Large type books.

Does Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover have any content warnings?

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover?

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover by Betsy Cromer Byars is 152 pages.

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover

Betsy Cromer Byars

Bingo Brown, Gypsy Lover

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Betsy Cromer Byars

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bingo Brown isn’t your average sixth grader—he’s about to face the biggest change of his life with a new baby brother on the way and a surprising long-distance crush that challenges everything he thought he knew about friendship and family. His world is shifting fast, and how he handles it will show just how brave growing up can be.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Romance

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Bingo Brown, a sixth-grade boy navigating the complex emotions of expecting a new sibling while experiencing his first long-distance relationship. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book thoughtfully explores themes of family change and early romantic feelings with sensitivity and humor, making it a relatable read for preteens facing similar transitions.