Cut from the same cloth
Robert D. San Souci
Cut from the same cloth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
American Women of Myth, Legend, and Tall Tale
by Robert D. San Souci
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover twenty captivating tales celebrating legendary women from American folklore, weaving together stories and ballads that have inspired generations. These spirited narratives bring to life the bravery, wit, and charm of remarkable female figures across the United States. Perfect for readers who love adventure and history wrapped in timeless storytelling.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Cut from the same cloth 11C
Cut from the same cloth is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 140 pages (approximately 28,119 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cut from the same cloth works for readers up to grade 8.2.
Read aloud, Cut from the same cloth runs about 3.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Cut from the same cloth as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Cut from the same cloth explores folklore, women, tall tales, american history, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about folklore, women, tall tales.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399219870
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Philomel
- Published
- 1993
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 28,119
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 7m
- Text Density
- Standard