What reading level is Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor by Judy L. Hasday is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pearl Harbor appropriate for?

Pearl Harbor is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

What genre is Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Pearl Harbor have any content warnings?

Pearl Harbor has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pearl Harbor?

Pearl Harbor by Judy L. Hasday is 120 pages.

Pearl Harbor

Judy L. Hasday

Pearl Harbor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judy L. Hasday

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The roar of planes fills the bright Hawaiian sky, and the sharp smell of smoke drifts through the air. Suddenly, everything changes in an instant as the surprise attack shakes the island and the lives of everyone there. Feel the tension and courage as history unfolds in a moment that will never be forgotten.

Themes

HistoricalWorld War IIAdventure FamilyCourage

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book explores the events leading up to and including the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, offering a detailed yet accessible account for middle-grade readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides context about the causes and consequences of the attack, balancing factual history with narrative storytelling. Parents should note the book covers wartime conflict and its emotional impact but handles these themes appropriately for its young audience.