What reading level is Stephen F. Austin?

Stephen F. Austin by James L. Haley is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Stephen F. Austin appropriate for?

Stephen F. Austin is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is Stephen F. Austin?

Stephen F. Austin is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times series.

Does Stephen F. Austin have any content warnings?

Stephen F. Austin has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). 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 Stephen F. Austin?

Stephen F. Austin by James L. Haley is 112 pages (approximately 13,694 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Stephen F. Austin

James L. Haley

Stephen F. Austin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James L. Haley

PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times

Reading Level 8 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

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

Discover the adventurous journey of Stephen F. Austin, a brave pioneer who played a key role in shaping Texas. Follow his challenges and triumphs as he helps build a new frontier filled with hope and determination. This story brings history to life with exciting tales of courage and exploration.

Themes

Historical AdventurePioneersFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Stephen F. Austin 12C

Stephen F. Austin is written at a Level 8 reading level across 112 pages (approximately 13,694 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Stephen F. Austin works for readers up to grade 10.0.

Read aloud, Stephen F. Austin runs about 1.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Stephen F. Austin as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Stephen F. Austin explores historical, adventure, pioneers, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 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 historical, adventure, pioneers.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the PowerPlus Books; Library of American Lives and Times series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.