What reading level is Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll?

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll by Lisa Bassett is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll?

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll is nonfiction — Authors, English.

Does Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll have any content warnings?

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). 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 Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll?

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll by Lisa Bassett is 118 pages.

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll

Lisa Bassett

Very truly yours, Charles L. Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Biography

by Lisa Bassett

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

Lewis Carroll wasn’t just a writer—he was a mathematician, a teacher, and even a photographer! Discover how one man’s imagination created the magical world of Alice in Wonderland, changing children’s stories forever. His adventures behind the scenes reveal why his tales still captivate readers today.

Themes

BiographyChildren's LiteratureHistoryAuthorsImagination

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography explores the multifaceted life of Lewis Carroll, the creator of Alice in Wonderland, through engaging excerpts from his letters and stories. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers historical context about 19th-century British literature and highlights Carroll’s roles beyond authorship, including mathematics and photography. The content is gentle and educational, with no sensitive material.