What reading level is Bird?

Bird by Angela Johnson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bird appropriate for?

Bird is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Bird is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bird have any content warnings?

Bird has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — 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 Bird?

Bird by Angela Johnson is 133 pages.

Bird

Angela Johnson

Bird

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Angela Johnson

Reading Level 4-5 9ME 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

Bird dashes through the streets, heart pounding as she searches for her stepfather who left their home. Suddenly, she stumbles into the lives of three strangers, each carrying their own secrets and pain. What will happen when their worlds collide?

Themes

RunawaysInterpersonal relationsFamilyAfrican AmericansComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows thirteen-year-old Bird as she runs away to find her stepfather and unexpectedly connects with three others facing their own struggles. The story explores themes of family dynamics, kindness, and healing, suitable for readers ages 9-12. It sensitively portrays complex interpersonal relationships without graphic content.