Billy the Kid

Daniel E. Harmon

Cover of Billy the Kid

Billy the Kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daniel E. Harmon

Famous Figures of the American Frontier

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Discover the daring adventures and troubled life of a notorious outlaw from the Wild West, whose actions shaped frontier history. Follow his journey through danger, hardship, and the challenges of survival in a lawless land. This gripping tale reveals the complexity behind the legend of a young bandit who faced betrayal and loss.

Themes

HistoricalAdventureSurvivalComing of AgeOutlawsFrontier and pioneer life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include animal death, physical danger, emotional: gaslighting. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Animal Death Physical Danger Emotional: Gaslighting Emotional: Sexual Assault Physical Danger: Restraint Physical Danger: Hanging Emotional: Death Physical Danger: Struggling to Breathe
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Intense" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
Explore all 2 books in the Famous Figures of the American Frontier series

More in the Famous Figures of the American Frontier Series

Davy Crockett

Daniel E. Harmon

Cover of Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett

Daniel E. Harmon

Level 7-8 Mild

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

Billy the Kid

Roger Bruns

Cover of Billy the Kid

Billy the Kid

Roger Bruns

Level 7 Moderate

Wild Bill Hickok

Larissa Phillips

Cover of Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok

Larissa Phillips

Level 2 Gentle

With Badges and Bullets

Richard W. Etulain

Cover of With Badges and Bullets

With Badges and Bullets

Richard W. Etulain

Level 4 Mild

Buffalo Bill

Michael E. Goodman

Cover of Buffalo Bill

Buffalo Bill

Michael E. Goodman

Level 7 Gentle

Outlaws and Lawmen of the Wild West

Carl R. Green

Cover of Outlaws and Lawmen of the Wild West

Outlaws and Lawmen of the Wild West

Carl R. Green

Level 5 Mild

Wild Bill Hickok

Joseph G. Rosa

Cover of Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok

Joseph G. Rosa

Level 8 Mild
See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

64 pages
7,594 words
51m read-aloud
ISBN
0791064832
Pages
64
Publisher
Chelsea House Pub
Published
2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,594
Read-Aloud
~51 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Billy, the KidOutlawsSouthwest, NewFrontier and Pioneer LifeRobbers and Outlaws