What reading level is Armstrong & Charlie?

Armstrong & Charlie by Frank, Steven is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Armstrong & Charlie appropriate for?

Armstrong & Charlie is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Racial Discrimination, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Armstrong & Charlie?

Armstrong & Charlie is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Armstrong & Charlie have any content warnings?

Armstrong & Charlie has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Racial Discrimination, Bullying, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Armstrong & Charlie?

Armstrong & Charlie by Frank, Steven is 298 pages (approximately 59,502 words).

Armstrong & Charlie

Frank, Steven

Armstrong & Charlie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank, Steven

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

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

Two boys from very different backgrounds find themselves sharing a classroom and navigating the challenges of sixth grade together. As they face school integration and personal struggles, their unlikely friendship grows through moments of conflict, laughter, and understanding. Set in 1970s Los Angeles, their story reveals how connection can bridge even the widest divides.

Themes

FriendshipRace relationsFamilySchool integrationComing of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, racial discrimination, bullying. Written for readers ages 9-12.