What reading level is A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court?

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court appropriate for?

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court?

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court is fiction — Fiction.

Does A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court have any content warnings?

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court?

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain is 518 pages.

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court

Mark Twain

A Connecticut Yankee at King Arthur's Court

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Twain

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The clang of swords echoes through the misty castle halls, mingling with the sharp scent of smoke and ancient stone. Imagine being a clever Yankee who wakes up in a world of knights, castles, and kings, where every day brings a new challenge and a chance to change the future. But can one person’s modern ideas survive in a kingdom ruled by old traditions and magic?

Themes

Adventure Historical Humor Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This classic novel follows Hank Morgan, a 19th-century American who mysteriously finds himself in King Arthur’s 6th-century England. Blending humor with sharp social commentary, the story explores themes of democracy, technology, and power in a historical fantasy setting. Recommended for teens aged 13 and up, it contains complex ideas and some moments of peril typical of medieval adventure tales.