What reading level is Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls)?

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) by Annie Bryant is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) appropriate for?

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls)?

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) have any content warnings?

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls)?

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls) by Annie Bryant is 256 pages.

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls)

Annie Bryant

Katani's Jamaican Holiday (Beacon Street Girls)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Annie Bryant

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What if your dream vacation suddenly turned into a big family mystery? Katani thought her trip to Jamaica would be all sunshine and fun, but when her grandmother’s banana bread bakery hits a rough patch, everything changes. Can Katani save the bakery and still enjoy her holiday?

Themes

FriendshipSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceFamilySocial Issues

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Katani on her Jamaican vacation, where she must use her problem-solving skills to help her grandmother save their family bakery. The story explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and family responsibility, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the focus on social issues and positive role models.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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.

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Details

Book Length

256 pages

ISBN: 9781416964438
Pages: 256
Publisher: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books
Published: May 6, 2008
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Girls & WomenSocial IssuesFriendshipSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceSocial SituationsCousinsGrandmothersBakers and BakeriesFamily LifeJamaicaFamilyGrandparents