What reading level is The flag of the United States?

The flag of the United States by Dennis B. Fradin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The flag of the United States appropriate for?

The flag of the United States is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is The flag of the United States?

The flag of the United States is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the New True Books series.

Does The flag of the United States have any content warnings?

The flag of the United States 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 The flag of the United States?

The flag of the United States by Dennis B. Fradin is 45 pages (approximately 1,822 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The flag of the United States

Dennis B. Fradin

The flag of the United States

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dennis B. Fradin

New True Books

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Discover the story behind the American flag and learn why it stands as a powerful symbol for the nation. Explore how people honor and take care of this treasured emblem through special traditions and respectful actions.

Themes

HistoryPatriotismSymbolsEducation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated The flag of the United States 9C

The flag of the United States is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 45 pages (approximately 1,822 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The flag of the United States works for readers up to grade 6.1.

Read aloud, The flag of the United States takes about 12 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The flag of the United States 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, The flag of the United States explores history, patriotism, symbols, and education — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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 history, patriotism, symbols.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 27 more books in the New True Books 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.