What reading level is Parrots over Puerto Rico?

Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 890L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Parrots over Puerto Rico appropriate for?

Parrots over Puerto Rico is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Parrots over Puerto Rico?

Parrots over Puerto Rico is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Parrots over Puerto Rico have any content warnings?

Parrots over Puerto Rico has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). 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 Parrots over Puerto Rico?

Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth is 42 pages (approximately 2,597 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Parrots over Puerto Rico

Susan L. Roth

Parrots over Puerto Rico

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan L. Roth

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the vibrant world of Puerto Rico through the colorful parrots that call it home. Journey alongside efforts to protect these beautiful birds and learn why saving endangered species matters to our planet. Celebrate nature's wonders and the importance of caring for wildlife in this captivating tale.

Themes

Natural historyEnvironmental conditionsConservationEndangered speciesWildlife conservation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Parrots over Puerto Rico 10C

Parrots over Puerto Rico is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 890L across 42 pages (approximately 2,597 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Parrots over Puerto Rico works for readers up to grade 7.7.

Read aloud, Parrots over Puerto Rico takes about 17 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Parrots over Puerto Rico as 10C ("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, Parrots over Puerto Rico explores natural history, environmental conditions, conservation, endangered species, and wildlife conservation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about natural history, environmental conditions, conservation.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

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.