Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?

Kate DiCamillo

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Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Three

by Kate DiCamillo

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

Baby Lincoln slips quietly away from her bossy sister Eugenia, stepping into the unknown with only a dream of shooting stars to guide her. She’s never traveled alone before, and every sound and shadow feels like a new clue. But when strange figures appear on the horizon, will Baby’s journey lead her to a new friend—or a surprise she never expected?

Themes

SistersAdventureFamilySelf-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Baby Lincoln as she embarks on an unexpected solo adventure, breaking free from her older sister Eugenia’s control. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story explores themes of independence, sibling relationships, and self-discovery through a gentle and imaginative narrative. Parents should know it contains no intense content, making it a comforting read about courage and growing up.

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
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9780763692063
Pages
112
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SistersVoyages and TravelsInfantsBossinessSelf-relianceSœursRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseVoyagesAutoritarismeConfiance En SoiFamilySiblingsSocial ThemesNew ExperienceTransportationRailroads & TrainsShort Stories