What reading level is Holiday in the Woods?

Holiday in the Woods by Anne Francis is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Holiday in the Woods appropriate for?

Holiday in the Woods is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical).

What genre is Holiday in the Woods?

Holiday in the Woods is fiction — Laurentian Mountains (Québec).

Does Holiday in the Woods have any content warnings?

Holiday in the Woods has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). 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 Holiday in the Woods?

Holiday in the Woods by Anne Francis is 120 pages.

Holiday in the Woods

Anne Francis

Holiday in the Woods

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne Francis

Illustrated by Heather Collins

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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

Bill McCall paddles hard through the shimmering lake, the trees whispering secrets all around him. Suddenly, a rustle in the bushes catches his attention—something big and wild is watching him. What will happen when Bill and Claire come face to face with a black bear and her cubs?

Themes

Adventure FamilyNatureFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Bill, a boy from Saskatchewan, as he spends his summer holiday with his cousin in the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec. The story explores themes of adventure, nature, and family while introducing young readers to outdoor activities like fishing, rowing, and canoeing. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes a mild wildlife encounter that adds excitement without intense danger.