What reading level is Patti?

Patti by Dave Thompson is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Patti appropriate for?

Patti is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery.

Patti is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Patti have any content warnings?

Patti has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loneliness, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Patti?

Patti by Dave Thompson is 321 pages.

Patti

Dave Thompson

Patti

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Patti Smith Story

by Dave Thompson

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret about Patti Smith: she wasn’t always the rock star you’ve heard about. She started out feeling like an outsider in a tough world, but her art and music changed everything — but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

BiographyComing of AgeMusicArtPerseveranceNew York City

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography explores the life of Patti Smith, an influential artist and musician known for her impact on rock and poetry. Suitable for ages 9-12, it covers her challenging childhood, rise to fame, and years of personal growth using accessible language and firsthand accounts. Parents should note it includes themes of self-discovery and perseverance but contains no graphic content.