What reading level is Maryland?

Maryland by Jean F. Blashfield is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Maryland appropriate for?

Maryland is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Maryland?

Maryland is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the America the Beautiful, Third Series series.

Does Maryland have any content warnings?

Maryland has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Maryland?

Maryland by Jean F. Blashfield is 144 pages (approximately 18,585 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Maryland

Jean F. Blashfield

Maryland

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean F. Blashfield

America the Beautiful, Third Series

Reading Level 7-8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

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

Discover the vibrant state of Maryland through its rich landscapes, fascinating history, and unique cultural traditions. Explore the diverse people, important landmarks, and exciting attractions that make Maryland special. This engaging journey brings the heart of Maryland to life for curious young readers.

Themes

GeographyHistoryCulturePeople & Places

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Maryland 12C

Maryland is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 144 pages (approximately 18,585 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Maryland works for readers up to grade 9.8.

Read aloud, Maryland runs about 2.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Maryland as 12C ("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, Maryland explores geography, history, culture, and people & places — 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 geography, history, culture.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the America the Beautiful, Third Series series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.