What reading level is When the Butterflies Came?

When the Butterflies Came by Kimberley Griffiths Little is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is When the Butterflies Came appropriate for?

When the Butterflies Came is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Physical Danger.

What genre is When the Butterflies Came?

When the Butterflies Came is fiction — Bereavement.

Does When the Butterflies Came have any content warnings?

When the Butterflies Came has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is When the Butterflies Came?

When the Butterflies Came by Kimberley Griffiths Little is 330 pages (approximately 71,730 words).

When the Butterflies Came

Kimberley Griffiths Little

When the Butterflies Came

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

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.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Tara Doucet is navigating the loss of her grandmother while her family struggles to hold together. Guided by a mysterious plan left behind, Tara and her sister Riley embark on an adventurous journey from Louisiana to a distant South Pacific island, where unexpected challenges await. Along the way, fluttering butterflies seem to light their path through both wonder and danger.

Themes

Family Adventure Coming of Age MysteryNature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, family change, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.