What reading level is Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up)?

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) by Kath Walker is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) appropriate for?

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up)?

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) is nonfiction — Children.

Does Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) have any content warnings?

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up)?

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up) by Kath Walker is 32 pages.

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up)

Kath Walker

Growing Up in the Seventies (Growing Up)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kath Walker

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What was it like to be a kid when platform shoes and glam rock ruled the world? Imagine hearing stories from children who lived in big cities and quiet countryside during the seventies, discovering their favorite foods and holiday spots. But how did big events like the fuel crisis and the first Concorde flight change their lives?

Themes

British & Irish HistoryFamily Multicultural Historical Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This book offers young readers an engaging look at life in the 1970s through the perspectives of children from diverse backgrounds. It blends personal memories with historical facts and photographs, making it a helpful resource for understanding British and Irish history of the era. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it gently introduces themes like social differences and important historical events without any intense content.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

32 pages

ISBN: 9780750240871
Pages: 32
Publisher: Wayland
Published: July 17, 2003
Type: Nonfiction

Genres

Children

Subjects

British & Irish History: Postwar, From C 1945 -United Kingdom, Great BritainC 1970 to C 1980For National Curriculum Key Stage 2ChildrenSocial Life and CustomsNineteen SeventiesSocial ConditionsManners and Customs