Beverly, Right Here
Candlewick Press 2019
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- independence
- found family
- grief
- resilience
- self-discovery
- kindness
- belonging
- hope
About this book
Beverly Tapinski is done running—she’s leaving. On her own in a small Florida beach town, she finds a job at a diner and a bare-bones place to stay, determined to rely on nobody. As she meets kind, complicated people who see her for who she is, Beverly starts to figure out what it means to make a life and to belong. Kate DiCamillo’s tender, honest writing draws readers into a story about independence, friendship, and the quiet courage it takes to start again.
Setting: a small coastal town in Florida, late 1970s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beverly, Right Here right for my child?
Yes — Beverly, Right Here is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.1, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include independence, found family, grief.
How long does it take to read Beverly, Right Here?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Beverly, Right Here takes around 5.9h to finish. The book has 53,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Beverly, Right Here have an AR quiz?
Yes — Beverly, Right Here has an AR quiz available, worth 6 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Beverly, Right Here?
Beverly, Right Here has an AR reading level of 4.1, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.