What reading level is Spirit And The Gilly Bucket?

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket by Maurine F. Dahlberg is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Spirit And The Gilly Bucket appropriate for?

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Historical Violence, Social Issues, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Spirit And The Gilly Bucket?

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Spirit And The Gilly Bucket have any content warnings?

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Historical Violence, Social Issues, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket

Maurine F. Dahlberg

Spirit And The Gilly Bucket

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maurine F. Dahlberg

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Gilly is braver than most kids her age—she’s only eleven, but she’s about to uncover secrets that could change history. When her father leaves for a gold rush, Gilly moves to Virginia and meets a friend who opens her eyes to the fight for freedom. What she learns about courage and friendship will stay with her forever.

Themes

Historical Friendship Social Justice Coming of AgeAfrican-American History

Quick Assessment

Set in 1859 America, this historical middle-grade novel follows eleven-year-old Gilly as she adjusts to life in Virginia during a pivotal time in U.S. history. Through her friendship with a slave girl and discoveries about the Underground Railroad, readers gain insight into themes of bravery, social justice, and friendship. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers meaningful historical context with age-appropriate treatment of sensitive topics.