What reading level is Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie?

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie by Robbin Gourley is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 810L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie appropriate for?

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie?

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie have any content warnings?

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). 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 Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie?

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie by Robbin Gourley is 45 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie

Robbin Gourley

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story about Edna Lewis

by Robbin Gourley

Reading Level 5-6 10C 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

Edna Lewis wasn’t just any kid—she was a pioneer of delicious, natural food way before it was cool. Her love for fresh ingredients started right on her family farm, where every apple picked brought her closer to making the perfect pie. What she learned about food back then still inspires kitchens today.

Themes

FamilyFarm LifeHistorical Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated book explores the childhood of Edna Lewis, a trailblazer in natural and regional cooking, highlighting her early experiences with farm life and wholesome ingredients. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a warm look at family life and the origins of a culinary legacy without intense content. Parents can expect a gentle, informative story that celebrates food, culture, and heritage.

Why we rated Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie 10C

Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 810L across 45 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Bring me some apples, and I'll make you a pie explores family, farm life, historical, and science & nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, farm life, historical.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.