My America: My Brother's Keeper
Mary Pope Osborne, Katy Burkett, Ann McGovern, Patricia MacLachlan, Eva Moore, Anne Capeci, Jennifer Johnston, Rebecca Carmi, Ann Schreiber, Jerry Pallotta, Joanna Cole, Kathryn Lasky, Deborah Heiligman, Gail Gibbons, Barbara Kerley, Marilyn Burns
My America: My Brother's Keeper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Intermediate, Levels 500-599
by Mary Pope Osborne, Katy Burkett, Ann McGovern, Patricia MacLachlan, Eva Moore, Anne Capeci, Jennifer Johnston, Rebecca Carmi, Ann Schreiber, Jerry Pallotta, Joanna Cole, Kathryn Lasky, Deborah Heiligman, Gail Gibbons, Barbara Kerley, Marilyn Burns
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
This collection proves history and science can be as thrilling as your favorite adventure! Each book brings real stories and facts to life, showing you why the past and the world around us really matter. Prepare to see learning in a whole new way!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This 20-book set offers grade-appropriate nonfiction and fiction titles focused on social studies and science, designed for readers around ages 9 to 12. The books are organized by Lexile level to support varied reading abilities while maintaining engaging, educational content. Parents can expect a diverse range of topics that promote curiosity and knowledge without intense or mature themes.
Why we rated My America: My Brother's Keeper 9C
My America: My Brother's Keeper is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My America: My Brother's Keeper works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate My America: My Brother's Keeper as 9C ("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, My America: My Brother's Keeper explores historical, science & nature, readers, and chapter books — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, science & nature, readers.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780439369039
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- May 1, 2002
- Type
- Fiction