Goodbye, Charley

Jane Buchanan

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Goodbye, Charley

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Buchanan

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

In 1943, twelve-year-old Celie's father brings home a rhesus monkey that helps Celie deal with all the difficulties that the war has brought into her life in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

165 pages
ISBN
0374350205
Pages
165
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945MassachusettsGloucesterUnited StatesRhesus MonkeyMonkeysFamily Life20th CenturyFriendship

Places

GloucesterGloucester (Mass.)Gloucester, MassachusettsMassachusettsUnited States