What reading level is Tennessee?

Tennessee by Patricia K. Kummer is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tennessee appropriate for?

Tennessee is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Tennessee?

Tennessee is nonfiction — History. Part of the One Nation (Capstone) series.

Does Tennessee have any content warnings?

Tennessee 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 Tennessee?

Tennessee by Patricia K. Kummer is 48 pages (approximately 3,204 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Tennessee

Patricia K. Kummer

Tennessee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia K. Kummer

One Nation (Capstone)

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

Discover the vibrant state of Tennessee through its rich history, diverse landscapes, and unique culture. Explore the stories of its people, important landmarks, and the many features that make Tennessee special. A fascinating journey perfect for young readers eager to learn about this colorful part of America.

Themes

Science & Nature Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Tennessee 9C

Tennessee is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 3,204 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tennessee works for readers up to grade 6.6.

Read aloud, Tennessee takes about 21 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Tennessee as 9C ("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, Tennessee explores science & nature, historical, and multicultural — 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 science & nature, historical, multicultural.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 21 more books in the One Nation (Capstone) 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.