An Age of Extremes
Joy Hakim
An Age of Extremes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A History of US- Book 8
by Joy Hakim
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
The years from 1880 up to the First World War were America's "Gilded Age"--but they also saw the exploding growth of the working class. Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, J.P. Morgan, and Henry Ford became the symbols of our newfound prosperity and wealth. But An Age of Extremes portrays the other end of the American spectrum, too--the influx of immigrant workers, the rise of the Ku Klux Klan, the creation of the Populist Party, and the appearance of Mother Jones, John Muir, Lee Vick, and Jane Adams.It was a time of growth and dissent--a dramatic chapter in A History of US.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated An Age of Extremes Level 0
An Age of Extremes is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An Age of Extremes works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate An Age of Extremes as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780195077599
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction