What reading level is American Folk Legends?

American Folk Legends by Eric Braun is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is American Folk Legends appropriate for?

American Folk Legends is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is American Folk Legends?

American Folk Legends is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does American Folk Legends have any content warnings?

American Folk Legends has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). 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 American Folk Legends?

American Folk Legends by Eric Braun is 128 pages.

American Folk Legends

Eric Braun

American Folk Legends

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Braun

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Feel the crackle of the campfire and smell the fresh pine as you step into the wild American frontier. Hear the tall tales of heroes like Davy Crockett and Johnny Appleseed come alive, their adventures echoing through the forests and rivers. These stories carry the spirit of a time when the land was vast and full of mystery, leaving you amazed and inspired.

Themes

Frontier and pioneer lifeAdventureAmerican folk legendsHistoricalJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This collection introduces children ages 9-12 to classic American folk legends such as Davy Crockett, Pecos Bill, Johnny Appleseed, and John Henry. The stories provide engaging retellings that highlight frontier and pioneer life, supporting Common Core standards for understanding characters and settings. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers and contains no content concerns.