Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Kate DiCamillo
Where Are You Going, Baby Lincoln?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Tales from Deckawoo Drive, Volume Three
by Kate DiCamillo
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?
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780763692063
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction