What reading level is Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books)?

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) by Jamie Gilson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) appropriate for?

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books)?

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) have any content warnings?

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books)?

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books) by Jamie Gilson is 160 pages.

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books)

Jamie Gilson

Do Bananas Chew Gum? (Beech Tree Chapter Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jamie Gilson

Illustrated by Michael Garland

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Sam Mott sits at his desk, struggling to read the words on the page while the classroom buzzes around him. He’s sure he’s just not smart like the other kids, but then a surprising idea starts to take shape—could working together change everything? Just when he begins to hope, something unexpected happens that could turn his world upside down.

Themes

Coming of Age Family FriendshipSchool LifeLearning Difficulties

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Sam Mott, a sixth grader who reads and writes at a second-grade level and struggles with self-confidence. The story sensitively explores themes of learning difficulties and the importance of support and cooperation in overcoming challenges. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers a positive message without graphic content.