On the Frontier With Mr. Audubon

Barbara Brenner

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On the Frontier With Mr. Audubon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Brenner

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Join a young apprentice on an exciting journey down the Mississippi River as he learns about birds and nature alongside the famous explorer Audubon. Together, they discover new species and face the challenges of frontier life, bringing the wonders of the natural world to life. This adventure blends history and biography with the thrill of exploration.

Themes

AdventureNature & the Natural WorldHistoricalBiographyFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

71 pages
18,402 words
2h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
156397679X
Pages
71
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Published
September 1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
18,402
Read-Aloud
~2h 3m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Nature & the Natural WorldHistoricalExploration & DiscoveriesNaturalistsUnited StatesBiographicalArtistsAudubonJohn James1785-1851

People

John James Audubon (1785-1851)Joseph Mason (1807-1883)

Places

United States