What reading level is Long Road on a Short Day?

Long Road on a Short Day by Gary D. Schmidt is at a Level 4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Long Road on a Short Day appropriate for?

Long Road on a Short Day is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Long Road on a Short Day?

Long Road on a Short Day is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Long Road on a Short Day have any content warnings?

Long Road on a Short Day 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 Long Road on a Short Day?

Long Road on a Short Day by Gary D. Schmidt is 64 pages (approximately 4,527 words).

Long Road on a Short Day

Gary D. Schmidt

Long Road on a Short Day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

During a chilly winter day, Samuel and his father set off on an adventurous journey, making clever trades with neighbors and strangers. Their goal is to bring home a special brown-eyed milk cow as a gift for Mama, turning a short day into a memorable quest.