What reading level is The Circuit?

The Circuit by Jean Osborn is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Circuit appropriate for?

The Circuit is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loneliness, Poverty & Hardship.

Does The Circuit have any content warnings?

The Circuit has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loneliness, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Circuit

Jean Osborn

The Circuit

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Osborn

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 moving from town to town was your everyday life? Imagine packing up your whole world just to follow the crops that need picking. But when every new place feels like a fresh start, how do you find a real home?

Themes

Family Coming of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

The Circuit by Jean Osborn follows the life of a young migrant child navigating the challenges of constant relocation due to seasonal farm work. Suitable for ages 9-12, this middle-grade fiction offers insight into the experiences of migrant families, highlighting themes of resilience and identity. Parents should note it sensitively addresses hardships related to poverty and instability without graphic content.