Boston Jane

Jennifer L. Holm

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Boston Jane

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Claim (Boston Jane)

by Jennifer L. Holm

Reading Level 6 11LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: Jane Peck isn’t your typical young lady. She’s trading fancy dresses for frontier dust and facing wild adventures with William Baldt by her side—but that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This historical middle-grade novel follows Jane Peck as she leaves behind her reckless past to prove herself on the American frontier. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of personal growth and survival in a historical setting, with mild peril and challenges typical of frontier life.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780064408820
Pages
240
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
March 1, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalUnited StatesPeople & PlacesEtiquetteFrontier and Pioneer LifeIndians of North AmericaChinook IndiansSelf-perceptionHistorical FictionOrphansWashingtonLarge Type BooksBostonGirls

Places

Washington (State)