What reading level is Across the sea from Galway?

Across the sea from Galway by Leonard Everett Fisher is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Across the sea from Galway appropriate for?

Across the sea from Galway is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is Across the sea from Galway?

Across the sea from Galway is fiction — Famines.

Does Across the sea from Galway have any content warnings?

Across the sea from Galway has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Across the sea from Galway?

Across the sea from Galway by Leonard Everett Fisher is 103 pages.

Across the sea from Galway

Leonard Everett Fisher

Across the sea from Galway

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Leonard Everett Fisher

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

This is the story of a boy whose courage crosses an entire ocean. After the potato famine turns their lives upside down, he and his siblings set out on a dangerous journey to a new land. What they face isn't just about survival—it's about hope and the future of their family.

Themes

Irish AmericansFamily Historical Survival

Quick Assessment

Set in 1849 during the aftermath of the Irish potato famine, this historical fiction follows an Irish boy and his siblings as they embark on a perilous voyage from Galway to Boston. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of immigration, family resilience, and historical hardship. Parents should note the depiction of famine and the risks of the journey, which may evoke emotional responses.