What reading level is Missouri?

Missouri by Dennis B. Fradin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Missouri appropriate for?

Missouri is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Death & Grief, Physical Danger, Animal Harm, Mutilation, Restraint.

What genre is Missouri?

Missouri is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the From Sea to Shining Sea series.

Does Missouri have any content warnings?

Missouri has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Death & Grief, Physical Danger, Animal Harm, Mutilation, Restraint. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Missouri?

Missouri by Dennis B. Fradin is 64 pages (approximately 6,119 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Missouri

Dennis B. Fradin

Missouri

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dennis B. Fradin

From Sea to Shining Sea

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the rich history and vibrant landscapes of Missouri through captivating images and intriguing stories that bring the state to life. Discover notable people, famous landmarks, and fascinating facts that make Missouri unique. This engaging journey combines colorful photographs and easy-to-read maps to make learning about the state both fun and informative.

Themes

Historical Science & Nature Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death & grief, physical danger, animal harm. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Missouri 9ME

Missouri is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 6,119 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Missouri works for readers up to grade 6.1.

Read aloud, Missouri takes about 41 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Missouri as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Death & Grief, Physical Danger, Animal Harm, Mutilation, Restraint.

Thematically, Missouri explores historical, science & nature, and adventure — 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, science & nature, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 50 more books in the From Sea to Shining Sea series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.