What reading level is Fires in the Wilderness?

Fires in the Wilderness by Jeffery L. Schatzer is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fires in the Wilderness appropriate for?

Fires in the Wilderness is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Bullying.

What genre is Fires in the Wilderness?

Fires in the Wilderness is fiction — Depressions.

Does Fires in the Wilderness have any content warnings?

Fires in the Wilderness has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fires in the Wilderness?

Fires in the Wilderness by Jeffery L. Schatzer is 178 pages.

Fires in the Wilderness

Jeffery L. Schatzer

Fires in the Wilderness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story of the Civilian Conservation Corps Boys

by Jeffery L. Schatzer

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The crackling of the wildfire fills the thick, pine-scented air as smoke curls around the tall trees. Bruised and blistered, Jarek and his friends battle the roaring flames in the wilds of Michigan, feeling the heat on their skin and the weight of responsibility in their hearts. In the midst of danger and a harsh leader's cruelty, they discover what it truly means to be brave and stand together.

Themes

Historical Family Friendship Coming of Age AdventureTeamwork

Quick Assessment

Set during the Great Depression, this historical fiction follows Polish immigrant brothers who join the Civilian Conservation Corps to support their struggling family. The story explores themes of hardship, teamwork, and leadership as the boys face tough labor and dangerous wildfires. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers a realistic yet inspiring look at perseverance and character-building without graphic content.