What reading level is Hawks and eagles?

Hawks and eagles by George K. Peck is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Hawks and eagles appropriate for?

Hawks and eagles is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Hawks and eagles?

Hawks and eagles is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Birdbooks series.

Does Hawks and eagles have any content warnings?

Hawks and eagles has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Hawks and eagles?

Hawks and eagles by George K. Peck is 30 pages (approximately 2,944 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Hawks and eagles

George K. Peck

Hawks and eagles

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by George K. Peck

Birdbooks

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the fascinating world of powerful birds as you learn about the unique features, habits, and homes of various hawks and eagles across North America. Discover how these magnificent predators live and thrive in the wild through vivid storytelling tailored for young readers.

Themes

Science & NatureAnimalsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Hawks and eagles 11C

Hawks and eagles is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 30 pages (approximately 2,944 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Hawks and eagles works for readers up to grade 8.1.

Read aloud, Hawks and eagles takes about 20 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Hawks and eagles as 11C ("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, Hawks and eagles explores science & nature, animals, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about science & nature, animals, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 6 more books in the Birdbooks series.
✓ 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.