What reading level is Culpepper's Cannon?

Culpepper's Cannon by Gary Paulsen is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Culpepper's Cannon appropriate for?

Culpepper's Cannon is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical.

What genre is Culpepper's Cannon?

Culpepper's Cannon is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Culpepper's Cannon have any content warnings?

Culpepper's Cannon has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Culpepper's Cannon?

Culpepper's Cannon by Gary Paulsen is 60 pages.

Culpepper's Cannon

Gary Paulsen

Culpepper's Cannon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary Paulsen

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if exploring history could send you back in time? Dunc and Amos find a mysterious cannon that’s actually a portal to March 8, 1862. They step into a world on the brink of a legendary battle—but will they make it back?

Themes

AdventureHistoryFriendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction follows two boys who discover a time portal linked to a Civil War cannon, transporting them to the day before the famous naval battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac. Suitable for ages 5-8 and grade 3 reading level, the book introduces historical events with engaging adventure and minimal conflict. Parents should note the story involves historical wartime settings but content remains gentle and appropriate for young readers.