What reading level is I Am an American?

I Am an American by Jerry Stanley is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is I Am an American appropriate for?

I Am an American is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is I Am an American?

I Am an American is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does I Am an American have any content warnings?

I Am an American has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 I Am an American?

I Am an American by Jerry Stanley is 102 pages.

I Am an American

Jerry Stanley

I Am an American

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A True Story of Japanese Internment

by Jerry Stanley

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp scent of pine trees fills the air as the clatter of footsteps echoes through the camp. Imagine being a teenager, torn from your home, trying to hold onto hope while everything around you changes. This is a story about courage and identity in the face of injustice.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel portrays the experience of a Japanese American teenager during World War II internment camps. It provides an accessible perspective on a difficult chapter in American history, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9 to 12. The book sensitively addresses themes of identity, resilience, and injustice without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Moderate

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Level 2 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

102 pages

ISBN: 9780606094450
Pages: 102
Publisher: Turtleback
Published: January 1996
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945Evacuation and Relocation, 1942-1945Japanese AmericansConcentration CampsEthnic RelationsEvacuation and RelocationWorld War1939-1945Japanese, United StatesWorld War, 1939-1945, United States

Places

United States