Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
7.7
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
20398
Points per Word
0.000196
Page Count
111
Points per Page
0.036036
Description
A biography of the celebrated American actress.
Quick Summary
From the bright lights of Broadway to a daring rescue on a stormy night, this biography reveals the wild ups and downs of legendary actress Helen Hayes in a way that feels like a backstage thriller. Readers will be drawn into her childhood antics, laugh-out-loud stage mishaps, and the triumphant moments that earned her an Oscar, making the pages impossible to put down. If your kid loves the quick, fact-filled chapters of the Who Was? series, they will be hooked on the lively storytelling and vivid anecdotes in this book. This book is perfect for middle graders ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who enjoy biographies with humor, heart, and behind-the-scenes drama.