What reading level is Feather?

Feather by Susan Page Davis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Feather appropriate for?

Feather is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Feather?

Feather is fiction — Indians.

Does Feather have any content warnings?

Feather has a HootRating of 11ME (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 Feather?

Feather by Susan Page Davis is 213 pages.

Feather

Susan Page Davis

Feather

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Page Davis

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Feather isn’t just any captive — she becomes the arrow maker for a fierce nomadic tribe, turning survival into an art. With every arrow she crafts, hope sharpens inside her, pointing toward a daring return to her own people. What lengths will she go to reclaim her freedom?

Themes

Adventure Survival Historical Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Feather, a young girl kidnapped by a nomadic tribe during wartime. It explores themes of survival, cultural encounters, and resilience, appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of kidnapping and war, which are handled with sensitivity and focus on personal growth.