What reading level is Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books)?

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) by Peggy Blakeley is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) appropriate for?

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books)?

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) is fiction — Autumn.

Does Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) have any content warnings?

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) has a HootRating of 7C (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 Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books)?

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books) by Peggy Blakeley is 26 pages.

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books)

Peggy Blakeley

Autumn in the Dark Wood (Read Together Books)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peggy Blakeley

Illustrated by Kazuo Iwamura

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Leaves crunch underfoot as the wind whispers through the dark wood. A little fox darts between the trees, chasing shadows just as the sun starts to set. Suddenly, a mysterious sound stops everything—what could it be?

Themes

NatureSeasonal ChangeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book introduces young readers to the sights and sounds of autumn in the forest. Ideal for ages 5 to 8 and early readers, it uses simple language and vivid imagery to engage children with nature's seasonal changes. The story is calm and free of intense content, making it suitable for shared reading.