Greening of America
Charles A. Reich
Greening of America
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Charles A. Reich
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: the world around you is changing in ways you might not notice yet. Young people are starting to see things differently, dreaming of a new kind of America that feels more alive and fair. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional work explores the social changes in the United States during the 1960s, focusing on youth perspectives and shifting cultural attitudes. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it offers insight into historical social conditions and the emergence of new ideals. Parents should note the book discusses societal transformation and youth activism with moderate thematic depth.
Why we rated Greening of America 11LS
Greening of America is written at a Level 6 reading level across 294 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Greening of America works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Greening of America as 11LS ("Light — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Greening of America explores united states, youth, young adults, social conditions, and coming of age — 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 united states, youth, young adults.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LS — Light — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780713902327
- Pages
- 294
- Publisher
- Allen Lane
- Published
- 1971
- Type
- Fiction