What reading level is Retold American Classics Volume 1?

Retold American Classics Volume 1 by Beth Obermiller is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Retold American Classics Volume 1 appropriate for?

Retold American Classics Volume 1 is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Retold American Classics Volume 1?

Retold American Classics Volume 1 is fiction — Fiction. Part of the Retold Classics Anthologies series.

Does Retold American Classics Volume 1 have any content warnings?

Retold American Classics Volume 1 has a HootRating of 11LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Retold American Classics Volume 1?

Retold American Classics Volume 1 by Beth Obermiller is 172 pages (approximately 35,352 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Retold American Classics Volume 1

Beth Obermiller

Retold American Classics Volume 1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

American Classics, Volume 1

by Beth Obermiller

Retold Classics Anthologies

Reading Level 6-7 11LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore timeless tales reimagined for today with thrilling stories from legendary authors like Poe, Twain, and Hawthorne. Dive into adventures filled with mystery, humor, and unexpected twists that capture the spirit of classic American literature. Perfect for young readers eager to experience iconic narratives in a fresh new light.

Themes

Adventure Mystery Humor HistoricalClassic Literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Retold American Classics Volume 1 11LP

Retold American Classics Volume 1 is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 172 pages (approximately 35,352 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Retold American Classics Volume 1 works for readers up to grade 8.1.

Read aloud, Retold American Classics Volume 1 runs about 3.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Retold American Classics Volume 1 as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

Thematically, Retold American Classics Volume 1 explores adventure, mystery, humor, historical, and classic literature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, mystery, humor.

Maybe not for

! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.