What reading level is Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco?

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco by Brian Bowes is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco appropriate for?

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Poverty, Homelessness.

What genre is Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco?

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco have any content warnings?

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Poverty, Homelessness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco?

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco by Brian Bowes is 180 pages.

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco

Brian Bowes

Ivy, Homeless in San Francisco

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Brian Bowes

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

Here's a secret: Ivy and her dad don’t have a home, but they’re about to find a new kind of family on the busy streets of San Francisco. When a friendly dog leads them to some surprising new friends, their journey takes a turn full of hope and adventure—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Family FriendshipPovertyHomelessnessAdventure Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel sensitively explores homelessness and poverty through the eyes of Ivy, a young girl navigating life on the streets of San Francisco with her father. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines themes of family, resilience, and friendship, offering a heartfelt look at difficult social issues while remaining age-appropriate and hopeful. Parents should be aware that the book deals with eviction and homelessness but does so in a compassionate and accessible manner.