I will go barefoot all summer for you.
Katie Letcher Lyle
I will go barefoot all summer for you.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katie Letcher Lyle
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here’s a secret: sometimes falling in love feels like going barefoot all summer long—free, a little scary, and full of surprises. A thirteen-year-old girl discovers what it really means to open her heart, but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows a thirteen-year-old girl navigating the emotions of her first summer love. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently explores themes of young romance and self-discovery with accessible language and relatable experiences.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0816161712
- Pages
- 254
- Publisher
- Macmillan Reference USA
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction