The way to Bea

Kat Yeh

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The way to Bea

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kat Yeh

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Beatrix Lee is navigating the ups and downs of seventh grade, feeling the sting of a lost friendship and the excitement of becoming a big sister. She finds comfort in crafting secret haikus, but when she discovers a mysterious response to her hidden poems, a new connection begins to bloom. This heartwarming story captures the challenges of growing up and the power of words to heal.

Themes

Middle schoolsFamilyPoetryFriendshipAuthorship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

346 pages
54,373 words
6h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316236676
Pages
346
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
54,373
Read-Aloud
~6h 2m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Middle SchoolsNewspapersFamily LifePoetryAuthorshipTaiwanese AmericansSchoolsBest FriendsLabyrinthsFriendship