What reading level is Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Adventures of Tom Sawyer appropriate for?

Adventures of Tom Sawyer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Adventures of Tom Sawyer is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Adventures of Tom Sawyer have any content warnings?

Adventures of Tom Sawyer has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Adventures of Tom Sawyer?

Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain is 292 pages.

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Mark Twain

Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Mark Twain

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your summer was filled with secret hideouts, thrilling treasure hunts, and daring adventures along a mighty river? Imagine sneaking away from chores to explore caves, outsmart bullies, and uncover mysteries that could change everything. But what happens when a single decision sends Tom into a whirlwind of unexpected challenges?

Themes

Adventure Friendship Coming of Age Historical Family

Quick Assessment

This classic novel follows Tom Sawyer, a clever and adventurous boy growing up in a small town along the Mississippi River. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, courage, and childhood mischief, with some outdated language and social attitudes reflective of its 19th-century setting. Parents should be aware of historical context and occasional mild peril scenes typical of adventure stories.