What reading level is Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas)?

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) by Michael Morpurgo is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) appropriate for?

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas)?

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) have any content warnings?

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas) 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.

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas)

Michael Morpurgo

Colly's Barn (Yellow Bananas)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Morpurgo

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

What if an old barn was more than just wood and nails? Imagine it as a secret home to chirping birds and fluttering wings, all at risk of losing their cozy nest. Can Annie and her grandfather save the barn before it's too late?

Themes

Animals - BirdsAnimals - Farm AnimalsFamilyEnvironmental Conservation

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction story follows Annie and her grandfather as they try to protect an old barn that is home to many birds from being demolished. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of family, nature, and the importance of preserving wildlife habitats. The story contains gentle conflict centered around environmental conservation without any intense or distressing content.