What reading level is Jane Addams?

Jane Addams by Barbara Behm is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Jane Addams appropriate for?

Jane Addams is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Jane Addams?

Jane Addams is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Jane Addams have any content warnings?

Jane Addams 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 Jane Addams?

Jane Addams by Barbara Behm is 310 pages.

Jane Addams

Barbara Behm

Jane Addams

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Jane Addams

by Barbara Behm

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

Have you ever wondered how one person can change an entire city? Imagine a young woman in the 1800s stepping into a world full of problems and deciding to make it better by creating a safe place for families to learn and grow. But how did Jane Addams turn her big dreams into real action that still inspires today?

Themes

BiographySocial workersHistorical Social Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography introduces readers ages 9-12 to Jane Addams, a pioneering social worker and peace advocate who founded Hull House in Chicago. The book explores her efforts to improve urban communities and promote cooperation during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is appropriate for readers interested in history and social justice and contains no intense or sensitive content.