What reading level is Daddy-Long-Legs?

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Daddy-Long-Legs appropriate for?

Daddy-Long-Legs is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Daddy-Long-Legs?

Daddy-Long-Legs is fiction — Fiction.

Does Daddy-Long-Legs have any content warnings?

Daddy-Long-Legs 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.

How many pages is Daddy-Long-Legs?

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster is 177 pages.

Daddy-Long-Legs

Jean Webster

Daddy-Long-Legs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Webster

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

The soft scratch of pen on paper fills the quiet room, as Judy writes letters to a mysterious man she calls Daddy Long-Legs. From the orphanage to her new school, every new sound and smell marks a step in her amazing adventure. With each page, Judy grows braver and closer to the dreams she's just beginning to imagine.

Themes

OrphansEducationComing of AgeIdentityFamily Friendship

Quick Assessment

Daddy-Long-Legs by Jean Webster follows the journey of Jerusha 'Judy' Abbott, an orphan taken under the wing of a secret benefactor who supports her education. The story, framed as a series of letters, explores themes of self-discovery, independence, and the transformative power of education, set in the early 20th century. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers a gentle and inspiring look at personal growth without intense conflict or mature content.