Best hikes with kids

Cynthia Copeland Lewis

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Best hikes with kids

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Connecticut, Massachusetts, & Rhode Island

by Cynthia Copeland Lewis

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Discover the best hiking trails in New England that are actually made for kids! These adventures in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island prove that exploring nature can be fun and easy for the whole family. Find out why these hikes will become your new favorite way to spend time together.

Quick Assessment

This guidebook offers carefully selected hiking trails in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island that are ideal for families with children ages 9 to 12. It emphasizes kid-friendly routes that balance adventure with safety, encouraging outdoor activity and family bonding. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers and contains no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

264 pages
ISBN
9780898868722
Pages
264
Publisher
The Mountaineers Books
Published
2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

HikingNew EnglandGuidebooksFamily RecreationChildrenTravelUnited StatesWalkingNortheastMountaineeringConnecticut, GuidebooksMassachusetts, GuidebooksRhode Island, Guidebooks

Places

New England