What reading level is Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island?

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island by Tana Hensley is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island appropriate for?

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island?

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island have any content warnings?

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island 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.

How many pages is Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island?

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island by Tana Hensley is 28 pages.

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island

Tana Hensley

Ellie's Trip to Ellis Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Collecting Data

by Tana Hensley

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The salty breeze tickles Ellie’s nose as she steps onto Ellis Island. She listens closely to stories carried by the wind—stories of brave travelers and new beginnings. Every step Ellie takes uncovers a piece of history, wrapped in the sounds and smells of a place where journeys start and dreams take flight.

Themes

Children's fictionTravelEmigration and immigrationEducationComputer Science Basics

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction story introduces children ages 5-8 to the concept of data collection through Ellie’s exploratory trip to Ellis Island. Alongside a meaningful storyline about immigration, the book uses age-appropriate language and vibrant illustrations to engage young readers while teaching foundational computer science ideas. The book includes additional instructional resources to support vocabulary development and classroom activities.