What reading level is Dear Ellen Bee?

Dear Ellen Bee by Mary E. Lyons is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dear Ellen Bee appropriate for?

Dear Ellen Bee is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: War & Conflict, Historical, Social Justice.

What genre is Dear Ellen Bee?

Dear Ellen Bee is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Dear Ellen Bee have any content warnings?

Dear Ellen Bee has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Historical, Social Justice. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dear Ellen Bee?

Dear Ellen Bee by Mary E. Lyons is 161 pages (approximately 32,621 words).

Dear Ellen Bee

Mary E. Lyons

Dear Ellen Bee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary E. Lyons

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A brave young woman teams up with the daughter of freed slaves to help the Union during the Civil War, using courage and cleverness to fight for freedom. Their secret work uncovers the hidden stories of heroism in a time of great conflict. Adventure and friendship shine through as they take on dangerous missions together.

Themes

Historical Friendship Social Justice Family Adventure Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, historical, social justice. Written for readers ages 9-12.