Hush Little Baby

Caroline B. Cooney

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Hush Little Baby

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Kit suddenly finds herself responsible for a baby she never expected to care for, thrust into a tense struggle to keep the child safe from those who will stop at nothing to claim it. As dangers close in, Kit must summon courage and quick thinking to protect the little one and navigate a world filled with threats.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

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
7

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Details

Book Length

258 pages
50,275 words
5h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
0590819747
Pages
258
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
January 1, 1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,275
Read-Aloud
~5h 35m
Text Density
Standard

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