What reading level is Sidewalk story?

Sidewalk story by Sharon Bell Mathis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Sidewalk story appropriate for?

Sidewalk story is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Sidewalk story?

Sidewalk story is fiction — African Americans.

Does Sidewalk story have any content warnings?

Sidewalk story has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sidewalk story?

Sidewalk story by Sharon Bell Mathis is 58 pages.

Sidewalk story

Sharon Bell Mathis

Sidewalk story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Bell Mathis

Illustrated by Carty, Leo, illustrator

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crunch of footsteps on broken glass fills the quiet street as a little girl notices her best friend's family packing up their life. The smell of worn cardboard boxes and hope mixes in the air around the old apartment building. With a heart full of courage, she wonders how far she'll go to keep her friend close.

Themes

FriendshipJuvenile fictionApartment housesAfrican AmericansFiction

Quick Assessment

This story follows a nine-year-old African American girl who faces the challenge of her best friend's family being evicted from their apartment. Geared towards early readers aged 5 to 8, it gently explores themes of friendship and community within an urban setting. Parents should note it addresses housing insecurity in an age-appropriate, sensitive way.