What reading level is Period?

Period by JoAnn Loulan is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Period appropriate for?

Period is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Health - Maturing.

Does Period have any content warnings?

Period has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Health - Maturing. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Period

JoAnn Loulan

Period

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by JoAnn Loulan

Illustrated by Chris Wold Dyrud

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The gentle rustle of pages turns as you learn about the new feelings and changes your body is starting to show. There's the soft warmth of discovery and the quiet courage it takes to understand something new about growing up. These moments of change can feel big, but you're not alone in them.

Themes

Girls & WomenHealth & Daily Living - MaturingJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

"Period" offers a clear, straightforward explanation of the physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty, tailored for ages 9 to 12. This revised edition includes a helpful parents' guide and addresses common questions, including a sensitive introduction to pelvic exams. With 60 informative illustrations, it's an excellent resource for supporting young readers through this important stage of development.