Frederic Remington
Nancy Plain
Frederic Remington
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Artist of the American West
by Nancy Plain
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in the wild, wide frontier? Imagine capturing the fierce spirit of cowboys, horses, and vast landscapes with just a paintbrush and a keen eye. What secrets did Frederic Remington uncover while bringing the Old West to life?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography explores the life and work of Frederic Remington, a renowned artist known for depicting the American frontier. Suitable for middle-grade to young adult readers, it offers insight into historical art and culture with accessible language. Parents should note this is a nonfiction work aimed at introducing young readers to historical figures and artistic expression.
Why we rated Frederic Remington 9C
Frederic Remington is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 160 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Frederic Remington works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Frederic Remington as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Frederic Remington explores biography, history, art, coming of age, and historical — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, history, art.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766019751
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing
- Published
- January 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction