What reading level is Song of the River?

Song of the River by Billy Curtis Clark is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Song of the River appropriate for?

Song of the River is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Song of the River?

Song of the River is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Jesse Stuart Foundation series.

Does Song of the River have any content warnings?

Song of the River has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Song of the River?

Song of the River by Billy Curtis Clark is 180 pages (approximately 27,313 words).

Song of the River

Billy Curtis Clark

Song of the River

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Billy Curtis Clark

Jesse Stuart Foundation

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

John, who has spent his life on the Big Sandy River in eastern Kentucky, is determined to catch the legendary giant catfish known as Scrapiron Jack. As he faces this ultimate challenge, he reflects on his years spent living on his shantyboat and the river that has shaped his world. This tale captures the spirit of determination and the bond between a man and nature.