Little American Farmer
Percy Fitzhugh
Little American Farmer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Percy Fitzhugh
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a little secret: living on a farm is full of surprises and hard work that most city kids never see. Imagine waking up to the crow of a rooster and discovering all the animals that need care—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Little American Farmer is a charming early reader book originally published around 1908, offering young children a glimpse into farm life through the eyes of a child. Suitable for ages 5-8, it presents historical perspectives and themes of rural living and family, featuring African American characters. Parents should note its historical context and language reflective of the era.
Why we rated Little American Farmer 7C
Little American Farmer is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Little American Farmer works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Little American Farmer as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Little American Farmer explores farm life, children's fiction, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about farm life, children's fiction, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781429080057
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Applewood Books
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction