What reading level is Members of the C.L.U.B.?

Members of the C.L.U.B. by Sandra Belton is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Members of the C.L.U.B. appropriate for?

Members of the C.L.U.B. is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Bullying, Exclusion.

What genre is Members of the C.L.U.B.?

Members of the C.L.U.B. is fiction — African Americans.

Does Members of the C.L.U.B. have any content warnings?

Members of the C.L.U.B. has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Exclusion. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Members of the C.L.U.B.

Sandra Belton

Members of the C.L.U.B.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sandra Belton

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp click of a secret handshake echoes through the quiet clubhouse, but Ernestine’s hands tremble with doubt. The scent of fresh-cut grass mixes with the thrill of friendship and the sting of exclusion. What does it really mean to belong when the door feels just a little too tight?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Humor Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in the 1950s, this middle-grade novel explores the friendship and challenges between two African American girls navigating childhood and social boundaries. Told with humor and lively dialogue, it touches on themes of inclusion, belonging, and childhood dynamics appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the historical context and mild social conflict related to club membership and friendship.