What reading level is Summer of the Falcon?

Summer of the Falcon by Jean Craighead George is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Summer of the Falcon appropriate for?

Summer of the Falcon is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Summer of the Falcon?

Summer of the Falcon is fiction — Adolescence.

Does Summer of the Falcon have any content warnings?

Summer of the Falcon has a HootRating of 9C (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 Summer of the Falcon?

Summer of the Falcon by Jean Craighead George is 168 pages.

Summer of the Falcon

Jean Craighead George

Summer of the Falcon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Craighead George

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

June crouches low in the tall grass, her eyes locked on Zander as he swoops down with precision. The sparrow hawk spins through the sky, faster and more focused than ever before. But just when June thinks she’s mastered falconry, a sudden challenge takes flight—can she and Zander rise to it?

Themes

Adventure Science & Nature Coming of Age Family

Quick Assessment

Summer of the Falcon follows June Pritchard as she spends a summer training her sparrow hawk, Zander, near a Victorian house. Through her experiences, June learns about falconry, nature, and personal growth in a gentle, age-appropriate narrative suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains no intense content and provides educational insights into wildlife and self-discovery.