What reading level is Billy Buck?

Billy Buck by Josephine Poole is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Billy Buck appropriate for?

Billy Buck is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Billy Buck?

Billy Buck is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Billy Buck have any content warnings?

Billy Buck has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, 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 Billy Buck?

Billy Buck by Josephine Poole is 119 pages.

Billy Buck

Josephine Poole

Billy Buck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Josephine Poole

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The sharp blast of a horn cuts through the quiet village air, stirring memories and secrets long buried in the shadows. As the strange music echoes, the peaceful streets of Cormundy start to twist into something unfamiliar and eerie. Friendships and fears tangle together in ways no one could have imagined.

Themes

Friendship Mystery Adventure

Quick Assessment

Billy Buck is a middle-grade fiction book set in the village of Cormundy, where the arrival of Mr. Bogle and the mysterious horn tune spark unsettling changes. The story explores themes of friendship, trust, and the blurring lines between old allies and foes. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains some mild suspense and moments of mild fear but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.