What reading level is White bird?

White bird by Clyde Robert Bulla is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What genre is White bird?

White bird is fiction — Blind. Part of the Stepping Stone series.

How many pages is White bird?

White bird by Clyde Robert Bulla is 62 pages (approximately 7,159 words).

White bird

Clyde Robert Bulla

White bird

Q: What age is White bird appropriate for?

White bird is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Child Abuse, Bullying, Death of Major Character, Death, Family Member Death, Hate Speech, Antisemitism, Gun Violence, Abandonment.

Q: Does White bird have any content warnings?

White bird has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Bullying, Death of Major Character, Death, Family Member Death, Hate Speech, Antisemitism, Gun Violence, Abandonment. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clyde Robert Bulla

Stepping Stone

Reading Level 2-3 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

John Thomas lives a quiet life deep in the Tennessee woods with his strict guardian until he rescues an injured bird and forms a special bond with it. When the bird is taken by another boy, John Thomas bravely ventures out to bring his friend back, facing challenges along the way. This heartfelt tale explores courage, loss, and the strength found in unexpected friendships.

Themes

Family Friendship Survival Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2-3 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include child abuse, bullying, death of major character. Written for readers ages 5-8.