What reading level is Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback))?

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) by Stacia Deutsch is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) appropriate for?

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback))?

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) have any content warnings?

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback))

Stacia Deutsch

Bell's Breakthrough (Blast to the Past (Paperback))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stacia Deutsch

Illustrated by David T. Wenzel

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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

Abigail and her friends dash through a bustling 19th-century workshop, papers flying and machines clanking. Professor Bell stares at his latest invention, frustration clouding his face—he's about to give up on the telephone! Can they convince him to keep going before history changes forever?

Themes

Action & AdventureHistorical - United States - 19th CenturyFriendship Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows third graders who travel back to meet Alexander Graham Bell during a crucial moment in his life. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends adventure with educational elements about Bell's inventions and perseverance. Parents should note the book includes some historical challenges but handles them with appropriate sensitivity for this age group.