What reading level is Remember the red-shouldered hawk?

Remember the red-shouldered hawk by Doris Buchanan Smith is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Remember the red-shouldered hawk appropriate for?

Remember the red-shouldered hawk is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Remember the red-shouldered hawk?

Remember the red-shouldered hawk is fiction — Children's literature.

Does Remember the red-shouldered hawk have any content warnings?

Remember the red-shouldered hawk has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). 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 Remember the red-shouldered hawk?

Remember the red-shouldered hawk by Doris Buchanan Smith is 160 pages.

Remember the red-shouldered hawk

Doris Buchanan Smith

Remember the red-shouldered hawk

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Doris Buchanan Smith

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

What if the person you love most started to forget who you are? Imagine your grandma moving in with your family because her mind is changing in ways you don’t understand. How will you hold on to her stories and the love that never fades?

Themes

Family Coming of AgeIllness & InjuryEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the impact of Alzheimer's disease through the eyes of a twelve-year-old boy whose grandmother comes to live with his family. It sensitively portrays themes of aging, memory loss, and family bonds, offering a heartfelt look at acceptance and growth. Suitable for ages 9-12, it provides a gentle introduction to complex emotional topics without graphic content.