What reading level is The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III?

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III by Rosa Guy is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III appropriate for?

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Prejudices.

What genre is The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III?

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III is fiction — African American children.

Does The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III have any content warnings?

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Prejudices. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III?

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III by Rosa Guy is 113 pages.

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III

Rosa Guy

The Ups and Downs of Carl Davis III

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosa Guy

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Carl Davis III is not your average twelve-year-old—he’s about to face a whole new world in a small Southern town. At first, he’s angry and confused about leaving home, but what happens next will change everything. Sometimes, the biggest challenges teach us the most important lessons about family and ourselves.

Themes

Afro-AmericansFamilyPrejudicesComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Carl Davis III as he adjusts to living with his grandmother in a small Southern town. Through letters, the story explores themes of family relationships, prejudice, and personal growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers thoughtful insights into the challenges of change and understanding cultural differences.