What reading level is Across Five Aprils?

Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Across Five Aprils appropriate for?

Across Five Aprils is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Divorce & Family Change, Mild Peril.

What genre is Across Five Aprils?

Across Five Aprils is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does Across Five Aprils have any content warnings?

Across Five Aprils has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Divorce & Family Change, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Across Five Aprils?

Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt is 225 pages.

Across Five Aprils

Irene Hunt

Across Five Aprils

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Irene Hunt

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The crack of gunfire echoes through the air, mingling with the scent of smoke and the heavy silence of a divided country. Young Jethro Creighton feels the weight of a world changing faster than he can understand. As his family faces heartbreak and hope, every choice becomes a step toward growing up in the shadow of war.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age FamilyWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Set during the American Civil War, this Newbery Award-winning novel follows Jethro Creighton, a boy who matures amid the turmoil and division of 1860s Illinois. The story thoughtfully explores themes of family, loyalty, and resilience, making it suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should be aware of historical war context and emotional challenges related to loss and conflict.