What reading level is Billy Whiskers And The Radio?

Billy Whiskers And The Radio by Frances Trego Montgomery is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Billy Whiskers And The Radio appropriate for?

Billy Whiskers And The Radio is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Billy Whiskers And The Radio?

Billy Whiskers And The Radio is fiction.

Does Billy Whiskers And The Radio have any content warnings?

Billy Whiskers And The Radio has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Billy Whiskers And The Radio?

Billy Whiskers And The Radio by Frances Trego Montgomery is 180 pages.

Billy Whiskers And The Radio

Frances Trego Montgomery

Billy Whiskers And The Radio

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Trego Montgomery

Illustrated by Frances Brundage

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Billy Whiskers darts through the bustling town, clutching a mysterious radio that crackles with strange voices. Suddenly, a shadow looms behind him—who’s following, and what do they want? The adventure is just getting started when everything changes in an instant.

Themes

Adventure Mystery Friendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Billy Whiskers and the Radio is a historical juvenile fiction novel originally published in 1927, now reintroduced for modern readers. The story follows a young protagonist navigating challenges involving a peculiar radio, blending mystery and adventure suitable for middle to early high school readers. Parents should note the vintage setting and language reflective of its time, with content appropriate for ages 13 to 18.