Edwin Arlington Robinson
Michael E. Goodman
Edwin Arlington Robinson
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael E. Goodman
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 the story of Edwin Arlington Robinson, a talented American poet whose words have inspired many. This book takes you through his life and shares some of his most memorable poems, perfect for young readers curious about poetry and history.
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 Edwin Arlington Robinson 11C
Edwin Arlington Robinson is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 37 pages (approximately 4,928 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Edwin Arlington Robinson works for readers up to grade 8.9.
Read aloud, Edwin Arlington Robinson takes about 33 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Edwin Arlington Robinson 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, Edwin Arlington Robinson explores biography, poetry, american history, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, poetry, american history.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Voices in Poetry series.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0886826179
- Pages
- 37
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,928
- Read-Aloud
- ~33 min
- Text Density
- Light Text