Billy the Kid
Roger Bruns
Billy the Kid
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Outlaw of the Wild West
by Roger Bruns
Historical American Biographies
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Discover the thrilling adventures of Billy the Kid, a notorious outlaw whose daring escapades shaped the wild frontier of the Old West. Follow his journey through a landscape of danger and rebellion as he becomes a legendary figure of American history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0766010910
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 15,356
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 42m
- Text Density
- Light Text