What reading level is The big footprints?

The big footprints by Hammond Innes is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The big footprints appropriate for?

The big footprints is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LS (Light — Social).

What genre is The big footprints?

The big footprints is fiction — Fiction.

Does The big footprints have any content warnings?

The big footprints has a HootRating of 12LS (Light — Social). 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 The big footprints?

The big footprints by Hammond Innes is 349 pages.

The big footprints

Hammond Innes

The big footprints

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hammond Innes

Reading Level 7 12LS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What if the fate of mighty elephants rested in the hands of two very different people? One fights to protect these gentle giants, while the other wants to tear them down for profit. Who will win this epic battle, and what will happen to the elephants caught in the middle?

Themes

AdventureEnvironmental ConservationConflictEthicsFriendship

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores a compelling conflict between conservation and commercial exploitation centered around elephants. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses themes of environmental protection and ethical challenges in a way that encourages critical thinking. Parents should note the story involves tension and stakes around animal conservation but contains no graphic content.