What reading level is The Boston Tea Party in American history?

The Boston Tea Party in American history by Mary Hull is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Boston Tea Party in American history appropriate for?

The Boston Tea Party in American history is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict.

What genre is The Boston Tea Party in American history?

The Boston Tea Party in American history is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the In American History series.

Does The Boston Tea Party in American history have any content warnings?

The Boston Tea Party in American history has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict. 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 Boston Tea Party in American history?

The Boston Tea Party in American history by Mary Hull is 128 pages (approximately 17,742 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Boston Tea Party in American history

Mary Hull

The Boston Tea Party in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Hull

In American History

Reading Level 8-9 12LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Dive into the dramatic events leading up to the American Revolution by exploring the bold actions of the Boston Tea Party. Discover how a group of determined colonists protested unfair taxes and sparked a movement that changed history forever. This vivid tale brings to life the courage and conflict of 1773 Boston.

Themes

HistoricalAmerican RevolutionCourageSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include mild peril, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The Boston Tea Party in American history 12LP

The Boston Tea Party in American history is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 17,742 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Boston Tea Party in American history works for readers up to grade 10.2.

Read aloud, The Boston Tea Party in American history runs about 2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate The Boston Tea Party in American history as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict.

Thematically, The Boston Tea Party in American history explores historical, american revolution, courage, and social justice — 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, american revolution, courage.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 10 more books in the In American History 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.