What reading level is Buck?

Buck by Bill Burchardt is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Buck appropriate for?

Buck is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

Does Buck have any content warnings?

Buck has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Buck?

Buck by Bill Burchardt is 194 pages.

Buck

Bill Burchardt

Buck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bill Burchardt

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What happens when a peaceful town is turned upside down by the rush for oil? Rough riggers, rowdy gamblers, and mysterious riders in white robes stir up trouble as Sheriff Buck Mather tries to keep order. But when Buck is framed and stripped of his badge, can he catch the villains and save the town before it's too late?

Themes

WesternAdventureJusticeFriendship Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in a small Western town during an oil boom, this middle-grade novel explores themes of justice, law enforcement, and community conflict. Suitable for ages 9-12, it includes some depictions of violence and moral challenges as the protagonist faces false accusations and dangerous criminals. The story provides insight into historical Western settings and the complexities of upholding law and order.