What reading level is Chief Joseph?

Chief Joseph by Marian W. Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Chief Joseph appropriate for?

Chief Joseph is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: Historical.

What genre is Chief Joseph?

Chief Joseph is fiction — Nez Percé Indians.

Does Chief Joseph have any content warnings?

Chief Joseph has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Social: Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Chief Joseph?

Chief Joseph by Marian W. Taylor is 110 pages.

Chief Joseph

Marian W. Taylor

Chief Joseph

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Nez Perce Leader

by Marian W. Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Gunshots echo through the rugged mountains as Chief Joseph rallies his people to flee for freedom. The Nez Percé tribe races against time and danger, every step a fight for survival. But will their journey end in safety or heartbreak?

Themes

Historical Adventure Social Justice Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows Chief Joseph and the Nez Percé tribe as they attempt to escape forced removal by the U.S. government. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the book explores themes of injustice, courage, and resilience. Parents should be aware that it includes depictions of conflict and historical hardships faced by Native Americans.