Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.3
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
19756
Points per Word
0.000152
Page Count
256
Points per Page
0.011719
Description
In a series of poems, fourteen-year-old Billie Jo relates the hardships of living on her family's wheat farm.
Quick Summary
Karen Hesse's Newbery Medal-winning verse novel turns the harsh reality of the Dust Bowl into a powerful story of hope, showing how one teenage girl's love for music and family helps her survive impossible circumstances. Kids will root for Billie Jo as she faces tragedy with fierce determination, discovering that even in the dustiest, hardest times, people can find light. If your kid likes the emotional depth and unique storytelling of Brown Girl Dreaming, they'll be completely absorbed by this poetic masterpiece. Perfect for readers in grades 5-7 who want a story with real heart and historical grit.