What reading level is Ellis Island?

Ellis Island by Gillian Houghton is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ellis Island appropriate for?

Ellis Island is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Ellis Island?

Ellis Island is fiction — United States.

Does Ellis Island have any content warnings?

Ellis Island has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Ellis Island

Gillian Houghton

Ellis Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Primary Source History of an Immigrant's Arrival in America

by Gillian Houghton

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of immigrants dreaming of a new life in America. This story reveals what it was really like to step off the ship and face the challenges inside the bustling immigration station. Discover why every journey through Ellis Island mattered in shaping a nation.

Themes

ImmigrationHistoryComing of Age Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction book uses primary source materials to vividly portray the immigrant experience at Ellis Island. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging introduction to the challenges and hopes of new arrivals to the United States. Parents should note it provides educational insights into immigration history without intense conflict or mature themes.