What reading level is Bearwalker?

Bearwalker by Joseph Bruchac is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bearwalker appropriate for?

Bearwalker is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Bearwalker?

Bearwalker is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bearwalker have any content warnings?

Bearwalker has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, 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 Bearwalker?

Bearwalker by Joseph Bruchac is 224 pages.

Bearwalker

Joseph Bruchac

Bearwalker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph Bruchac

Illustrated by Sally Wern Comport

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Baron crouches in the shadowy woods, heart pounding as the growl of something huge and wild echoes nearby. The Bearwalker, a fearsome creature part bear, part monster, is stalking through the trees—and Baron is the only one who can stop it. But will he be fast enough to face this ancient terror alone?

Themes

Native AmericanAdventureHorrorFolkloreComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Bearwalker follows Baron, a Mohawk Bear Clan member, who encounters a terrifying creature from his people's legend during a school camping trip in the Adirondacks. This middle-grade horror story blends Native American folklore with suspense and adventure, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the presence of supernatural themes and moments of tension.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

224 pages

ISBN: 9780061123115
Pages: 224
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: July 3, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

HorrorPeople & PlacesUnited StatesNative AmericanIndians of North AmericaBearsPsychopathsSchool Field TripsHorror StoriesCampsMohawk IndiansNative AmericansHorror FictionAccelerated ReaderField TripsAdirondack MountainsSchools