What reading level is Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914)?

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) by Booth Tarkington is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) appropriate for?

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914)?

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) is fiction.

Does Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) have any content warnings?

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914)?

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914) by Booth Tarkington is 425 pages.

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914)

Booth Tarkington

Penrod (The Best Sellers of 1914)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Booth Tarkington

Reading Level 8 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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

Penrod dashes through the playground, his dog barking excitedly right behind him. Suddenly, he spots something mysterious near the school fence—something that could change everything for him and his friends. What will happen next?

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure Humor Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Penrod is a classic coming-of-age story set in early 20th-century Indianapolis, capturing the mischievous adventures of a spirited boy and his friends. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it offers humor and insight into childhood friendships and imagination, without any intense content concerns.