What reading level is McIntosh Summer?

McIntosh Summer by Deanna K. Klingel is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is McIntosh Summer appropriate for?

McIntosh Summer is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is McIntosh Summer?

McIntosh Summer is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

Does McIntosh Summer have any content warnings?

McIntosh Summer has a HootRating of 11MS (Moderate — Social). 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 McIntosh Summer?

McIntosh Summer by Deanna K. Klingel is 202 pages.

McIntosh Summer

Deanna K. Klingel

McIntosh Summer

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deanna K. Klingel

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The summer sun beats down on Georgia in 1933 as secrets stir beneath the surface of a small town. Voices whisper about a powerful chief and the shifting tides of culture and history. But when a startling discovery shakes everything known, will the past stay buried?

Themes

Historical Multicultural Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set in 1933 Georgia, this historical fiction novel explores the intersection of Muscogee (Creek) culture and Southern life during a challenging era. The story sensitively portrays cultural history and uses period-appropriate language reflective of the time, providing an educational and immersive experience for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the historical use of terms now considered outdated but presented here to reflect authenticity and prompt thoughtful learning.