What reading level is Of Mice and Men?

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Of Mice and Men appropriate for?

Of Mice and Men is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Disability Representation, Loneliness, Mild Peril.

What genre is Of Mice and Men?

Of Mice and Men is fiction — Fiction.

Does Of Mice and Men have any content warnings?

Of Mice and Men has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Disability Representation, Loneliness, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Of Mice and Men?

Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck is 128 pages.

Of Mice and Men

John Steinbeck

Of Mice and Men

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John Steinbeck

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

During the Great Depression, two friends, George and Lennie, work hard as they chase their dream of owning a small piece of land to call their own. Their bond is strong, but Lennie's challenges sometimes lead to unexpected trouble. Through their journey, themes of friendship, hope, and hardship unfold against the backdrop of California's ranch life.

Themes

FriendshipPeople with disabilitiesHistorical Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, disability representation, loneliness. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Disability Representation Loneliness Mild Peril

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

128 pages

ISBN: 9780140186420
Pages: 128
Publisher: Penguin
Published: March 28, 2005
Type: Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

People With DisabilitiesFriendshipCaliforniaContemporary FictionLiterary FictionClassicsLabor TrilogyPsychological FictionMale FriendshipGoalWestern StoriesVida RancheraMenPeople With Mental DisabilitiesClassic LiteratureRanch LifeDriftersRetrasados MentalesOpen Library Staff PicksVaquerosOpen_syllabus_projectAmistad Entre HombresCowboysFicciónLiterarySmall Town & RuralCowhandsFarm LifeCow-boysVie RuraleClassical LiteratureRomanAmitié MasculineHistorical FictionAmerican FictionVoyages and TravelsWestLarge Type BooksAmerican LiteratureCritique Et InterprétationLittérature FrançaiseÉtude Et EnseignementStudy GuidesExaminationsComic Books, StripsOf Mice and MenRoman AméricainRomans, NouvellesPersonnes Ayant Une Déficience IntellectuelleVie Au RanchMigrant LaborDramaAmerican DramaLivres En Gros CaractèresLarge Print BooksHommesAmitiéJuvcolChildren's LiteratureTheater ProgramsSpecimensHabimahMice

People

George MiltonLennie Small

Places

CaliforniaSalinas River ValleySalinas, Valle del Río (California)Soledad CASalinas River Valley (Calif.)Salinas, Vallée du (Calif.)