What reading level is Johnny Tremain?

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Johnny Tremain appropriate for?

Johnny Tremain is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Death & Grief, Domestic Violence, Physical Danger, Mutilation, Sacrifice, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is Johnny Tremain?

Johnny Tremain is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Johnny Tremain?

Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes is 320 pages.

Johnny Tremain

Esther Forbes

Johnny Tremain

Q: Does Johnny Tremain have any content warnings?

Johnny Tremain has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Death & Grief, Domestic Violence, Physical Danger, Mutilation, Sacrifice, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Esther Forbes

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Matched

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

What happens when a young apprentice’s dream is shattered by a terrible injury, just as a city on the brink of revolution calls for heroes? Boston is buzzing with secret messages and dangerous missions, and Johnny Tremain finds himself caught in the middle of history unfolding. Will he rise to the challenge or be crushed by the weight of change?

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Adventure Social Justice Friendship

Quick Assessment

Set in pre-Revolutionary Boston, this historical fiction follows Johnny Tremain, a silversmith apprentice who turns into a messenger for the Sons of Liberty after a life-changing injury. The story includes mature themes such as violence, death, and sacrifice, making it suitable for older middle-grade readers (ages 9-12) who are ready to explore complex emotions and historical conflict. Parents should be aware of intense scenes involving domestic violence, mutilation, and death.