This is a class set of 10 books. In central Texas in 1899, eleven-year-old Callie Vee Tate is instructed to be a lady by her mother, learns about love from the older three of her six brothers, and studies the natural world with her grandfather. Iowa Children's Choice Award 2012 - 2013. Second Chance Reading. Interest Level: 5-8 Reading Level: 5.8 ATOS Book Level: 5.9 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 12 AR Quiz: 175004EN Reading Counts Level: 5.6 Reading Counts Points: 19 Lexile Measure: 860.