What reading level is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze appropriate for?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze have any content warnings?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze?

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis is 255 pages.

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

Young Fu of the Upper Yangtze

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Foreman Lewis

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

Here’s a secret: Young Fu has never seen a city before—only the quiet fields of his village. Now, at thirteen, he steps into the noisy, crowded streets of 1920s Chungking, where every corner holds a new surprise or challenge. But that’s only the beginning of his adventure.

Themes

Coming of Age Family Friendship Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in 1920s China, this coming-of-age story follows thirteen-year-old Young Fu as he navigates the challenges and excitement of city life for the first time. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers historical insight alongside universal themes of friendship, growth, and resilience. Parents should note the story portrays early 20th-century Chinese culture and societal changes without graphic content.