What reading level is José de San Martín?

José de San Martín by José B. Fernández is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is José de San Martín appropriate for?

José de San Martín is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical.

What genre is José de San Martín?

José de San Martín is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography. Part of the Hispanic Heritage (Millbrook) series.

Does José de San Martín have any content warnings?

José de San Martín has a HootRating of 10LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is José de San Martín?

José de San Martín by José B. Fernández is 32 pages (approximately 3,812 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

José de San Martín

José B. Fernández

José de San Martín

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Latin America's Quiet Hero

by José B. Fernández

Hispanic Heritage (Millbrook)

Reading Level 5-6 10LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the inspiring journey of José de San Martín, a courageous leader who played a key role in freeing South America from Spanish control. Follow his adventures as a general and statesman who helped shape a new era for his homeland. This engaging biography brings history to life for young readers eager to learn about bravery and leadership.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyAdventureLeadership

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated José de San Martín 10LP

José de San Martín is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 3,812 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, José de San Martín works for readers up to grade 7.5.

Read aloud, José de San Martín takes about 25 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate José de San Martín as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical.

Thematically, José de San Martín explores historical, biography, adventure, and leadership — 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 historical, biography, adventure.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.