Good-bye, Chicken Little

Betsy Cromer Byars

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Good-bye, Chicken Little

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Betsy Cromer Byars

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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 young boy learns to let go of the heavy guilt he carries after his uncle's tragic drowning, discovering that some events are beyond his control. Through this journey, he finds peace and understanding within himself.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, emotional. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

101 pages
19,008 words
2h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
0064402916
Pages
101
Publisher
HarperColl
Published
February 26, 1990
Type
Fiction
Word Count
19,008
Read-Aloud
~2h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Social SituationsAdolescenceChickensFamily Life in FictionDeath in FictionDeathFamily LifeGuiltFamilyAnimalsFamilies