What reading level is Fate of the artful dodger?

Fate of the artful dodger by Paul Buddee is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fate of the artful dodger appropriate for?

Fate of the artful dodger is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Fate of the artful dodger?

Fate of the artful dodger is nonfiction — History.

Does Fate of the artful dodger have any content warnings?

Fate of the artful dodger has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fate of the artful dodger?

Fate of the artful dodger by Paul Buddee is 188 pages.

Fate of the artful dodger

Paul Buddee

Fate of the artful dodger

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Parkhurst Boys Transported to Australia and New Zealand, 1842-1852

by Paul Buddee

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if you were sent far away from home, to a place you've never seen, just because of a mistake? Imagine traveling across the ocean to harsh lands where you must survive and grow up fast. Can one young boy find hope and a new life in a strange world?

Themes

HistoricalPenal ColoniesJuvenile CorrectionsComing of Age Survival

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel explores the challenging experiences of children transported from England to penal colonies in Australia and New Zealand during the 19th century. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides insight into juvenile corrections and colonial history with thoughtful detail. Parents should note the book deals with themes of punishment and displacement but in an age-appropriate manner.