What reading level is Kate?

Kate by Jean Little is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kate appropriate for?

Kate is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Identity & Self-Discovery, Friendship, Family Change.

Kate is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Kate have any content warnings?

Kate has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Identity & Self-Discovery, Friendship, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Kate?

Kate by Jean Little is 167 pages (approximately 35,048 words).

Kate

Jean Little

Kate

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Kate's world turns upside down when she learns surprising truths about her rival Sheila's background, sparking a journey to uncover her own family's past. As she digs deeper, hidden conflicts emerge that challenge what she thought she knew about identity and friendship. Navigating these new feelings, Kate discovers that some differences can test even the strongest bonds.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include identity & self-discovery, friendship, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.