Little green
Chun Yu
Little green
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Growing Up During the Chinese Cultural Revolution
by Chun Yu
The text is written at a 5th 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 against the backdrop of China's Cultural Revolution, a young girl named Chun Yu experiences her childhood amid a nation undergoing dramatic change. Through her eyes, readers explore the challenges and resilience of growing up during a time of social upheaval and transformation.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical conflict, social upheaval, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689869436
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 19,263
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 8m
- Text Density
- Standard