What reading level is Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl?

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl by Stevenson A is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl appropriate for?

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl?

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl is fiction.

Does Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl have any content warnings?

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl?

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl by Stevenson A is 200 pages.

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl

Stevenson A

Nancy Hanks Kentucky Girl

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stevenson A

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

What was it like to grow up in Kentucky long ago, when the land was wild and full of secrets? Imagine a young girl named Nancy Hanks, whose life would shape the future in ways no one could guess. But what challenges lie ahead for her in this untamed world?

Themes

Historical Family Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction explores the childhood of Nancy Hanks, Abraham Lincoln's mother, set in Kentucky between 1784 and 1818. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers a glimpse into early American frontier life, highlighting themes of family and resilience. Parents should note the book deals with historical settings and may include period-specific hardships.