What reading level is Ellen's story?

Ellen's story by Susan E. Kirby is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ellen's story appropriate for?

Ellen's story is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Family Change, Mild Peril.

What genre is Ellen's story?

Ellen's story is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the American Quilts series.

Does Ellen's story have any content warnings?

Ellen's story has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Family Change, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ellen's story?

Ellen's story by Susan E. Kirby is 181 pages (approximately 37,014 words).

Ellen's story

Susan E. Kirby

Ellen's story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan E. Kirby

American Quilts

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Ellen lives on a farm in Illinois during the 1830s, where family tensions rise between her father and stepbrother. As conflicts grow, Ellen begins to understand the importance of her stepmother and the strength of their blended family. Through challenges and change, she discovers what it truly means to belong.