What reading level is Calico Bush?

Calico Bush by Rachel Field is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Calico Bush appropriate for?

Calico Bush is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Cultural Prejudice.

What genre is Calico Bush?

Calico Bush is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Calico Bush have any content warnings?

Calico Bush has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety, Cultural Prejudice. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Calico Bush?

Calico Bush by Rachel Field is 206 pages.

Calico Bush

Rachel Field

Calico Bush

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rachel Field

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Marguerite’s heart races as she trudges through the thick Maine woods, knowing the family she serves barely trusts her. Suddenly, a shadow moves nearby—could it be the feared Indians or something even more dangerous? Everything depends on her next move.

Themes

Frontier and pioneer lifeOrphansFamilyCourageHistorical

Quick Assessment

Set in 1743 Maine, this historical fiction follows thirteen-year-old Marguerite Ledoux, an indentured servant facing distrust from the family she serves and the challenges of frontier life. The story explores themes of resilience, courage, and cultural tensions appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the book includes historical context with some depictions of prejudice and survival in a frontier setting.