What reading level is Gold Rush Fever?

Gold Rush Fever by Barbara Greenwood is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Gold Rush Fever appropriate for?

Gold Rush Fever is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical Hardship.

What genre is Gold Rush Fever?

Gold Rush Fever is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Gold Rush Fever have any content warnings?

Gold Rush Fever has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Gold Rush Fever?

Gold Rush Fever by Barbara Greenwood is 160 pages.

Gold Rush Fever

Barbara Greenwood

Gold Rush Fever

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story of the Klondike, 1898

by Barbara Greenwood

Illustrated by Heather Collins

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

Did you know that chasing gold in the Yukon could change your life forever? Thirteen-year-old Tim and his brother Roy set off on a wild adventure filled with blizzards, fierce rivers, and tough work that tests their courage. Their journey shows why the Gold Rush wasn’t just about treasure—it was about bravery and hope in a desperate time.

Themes

History - CanadaAdventure Family Coming of Age SurvivalJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

Set during the 1898 Klondike Gold Rush, this middle-grade historical fiction follows young Tim and his brother Roy as they face the harsh realities of their gold-seeking journey amid economic hardship. The book blends storytelling with factual chapters, photographs, and activities that illuminate this pivotal period in Canadian history. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers insight into perseverance and history without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical Hardship

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

160 pages

ISBN: 9781550748505
Pages: 160
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Published: August 10, 2001
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

CanadaPost-ConfederationKlondike River ValleyUnited StatesBrothersGold DiscoveriesDécouvertes D'orRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseGold Mines and Mining