Good-bye, Chicken Little
Betsy Cromer Byars
Good-bye, Chicken Little
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Betsy Cromer Byars
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0064402916
- Pages
- 101
- Publisher
- HarperColl
- Published
- February 26, 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 19,008
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 7m
- Text Density
- Standard