Little Audrey

Ruth White

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Little Audrey

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ruth White

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

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

Set in a Virginia coal mining camp, this heartfelt tale follows Audrey, a young girl navigating the challenges and joys of family life during difficult times. Through her eyes, readers experience the strength and hope that emerge from hardship in a close-knit community. This story captures the spirit of resilience amid loss and change.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Death Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

145 pages
25,171 words
2h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
9780374345808
Pages
145
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,171
Lexile
630L
Read-Aloud
~2h 48m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Country LifeVirginiaFamily LifeCoal MinersPoorDeath20th CenturyPovertyFamilies

Places

Virginia