What reading level is Dear America?

Dear America by Scholastic Books, Scholastic Inc., Pat McKissack is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Dear America appropriate for?

Dear America is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Dear America?

Dear America is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Dear America have any content warnings?

Dear America has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Dear America

Scholastic Books, Scholastic Inc., Pat McKissack

Dear America

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Keepsake Diary

by Scholastic Books, Scholastic Inc., Pat McKissack

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different time? Imagine holding a special book where you can write down your own stories and adventures, just like the characters in history you love. What secrets will your pages hold?

Themes

CreativityHistoryWritingSelf-Expression

Quick Assessment

This beautifully designed blank journal invites children to create their own historical stories, inspired by the Dear America series. It features period artwork, a sewn-in satin ribbon bookmark, and cream-colored lined paper, making it a special place for kids aged 9 to 12 to express creativity and learn about history through personal writing.