A Tree Grows In Brooklyn

By Betty Smith

Interest Level

Grades 9 - 12

Reading Level

Grade level Equivalent: 7.6

Lexile Measure^®: 810L

DRA: Not Available

Guided Reading: NR

Theme/Subject

Reading Quiz Programs

As she comes of age in Brooklyn in the early 1900s, Francie and her family experience hard times, good times, change, and renewal.

Betty Smith

"Betty Smith was born Elisabeth Wehner on December 15, 1896, the same date as, although five years e...