What reading level is The Band Over the Hill?

The Band Over the Hill by Shirley Isherwood, Reg Cartwright is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Band Over the Hill appropriate for?

The Band Over the Hill is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Band Over the Hill?

The Band Over the Hill is fiction — Bands (Music).

Does The Band Over the Hill have any content warnings?

The Band Over the Hill has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Band Over the Hill?

The Band Over the Hill by Shirley Isherwood, Reg Cartwright is 32 pages.

The Band Over the Hill

Shirley Isherwood, Reg Cartwright

The Band Over the Hill

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shirley Isherwood, Reg Cartwright

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

I have a secret: Mr. Manders and his nephew James Edward can’t resist the sound of a marching band. They slip into their uniforms and grab their instruments, but every time they try to catch the band, it’s just out of reach—around the bend or over the hill. And that’s only the beginning of their musical adventure.

Themes

Juvenile FictionAnimalsBearsPerforming ArtsMusic

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader follows two bears, Mr. Manders and his nephew James Edward, as they chase after a mysterious marching band. Perfect for ages 5 to 8, the story combines themes of music and animals with simple text suitable for grade 2 reading levels. The gentle, playful narrative encourages curiosity and a love of performing arts without any content concerns.