Boy of Blossom Prairie

Maurine Walpole Liles

Cover of Boy of Blossom Prairie

Boy of Blossom Prairie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Maurine Walpole Liles

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Dust swirls around Johnny as he races across Blossom Prairie, heart pounding with the thrill of adventure. Suddenly, a mysterious sound stops him in his tracks—what could it be? The prairie holds secrets, and Johnny is about to uncover one that changes everything.

Themes

People & Places - United StatesShort StoriesJuvenile FictionFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set in the rural United States, this collection of short stories follows Johnny and his experiences on Blossom Prairie, capturing the spirit of childhood and community. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, the book offers gentle adventures and relatable themes without intense conflict or mature content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9780890159415
Pages
128
Publisher
Marion Koogler McNay Art Museum
Published
November 1998
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

People & PlacesUnited StatesShort StoriesTexas