What reading level is What Katy Did?

What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is What Katy Did appropriate for?

What Katy Did is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Accidents, People with disabilities.

What genre is What Katy Did?

What Katy Did is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does What Katy Did have any content warnings?

What Katy Did has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Accidents, People with disabilities. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is What Katy Did?

What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge is 246 pages.

What Katy Did

Susan Coolidge

What Katy Did

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Coolidge

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The soft rustle of autumn leaves whispers around Katy as she races through the garden, her feet barely touching the ground. The crisp air carries the scent of pine and the promise of change. Suddenly, everything slows down, and Katy's world shifts in a way that will test her heart and courage.

Themes

Children's fictionConduct of lifeAccidentsPeople with disabilitiesBrothers and sistersFamily Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

What Katy Did follows the journey of twelve-year-old Katy Carr, a spirited tomboy who aspires to be kind and good like her aunt Helen despite her mischievous nature. After an unexpected accident, Katy faces new challenges that teach her about patience, resilience, and the true meaning of goodness. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, the book gently explores themes of disability, family dynamics, and personal growth.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Accidents People with disabilities

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

246 pages

ISBN: 9781781392621
Pages: 246
Publisher: Benediction Classics
Published: 2012
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Conduct of LifeAccidentsPeople With DisabilitiesBrothers and SistersSingle-parent FamiliesFamily LifeOhioAccidents in FictionAuntsAunts in FictionBrothers and Sisters in FictionChildrenConduct of Life in FictionCousinsCousins in FictionFamilyFriendshipPeople With Disabilities in FictionSchoolsSickSingle-parent Families in FictionHanoverin LiteratureIn LiteratureLiteratureFamiliesGirlsSistersBoarding SchoolsSiblingsLarge Type BooksStepfamiliesKaty CarrAdventure and Adventurers

Places

Hanover (N.H.)New Hampshire