What reading level is The Golden Circle?

The Golden Circle by Evelyn Witter is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Golden Circle appropriate for?

The Golden Circle is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger.

What genre is The Golden Circle?

The Golden Circle is fiction — Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony).

Does The Golden Circle have any content warnings?

The Golden Circle has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Golden Circle?

The Golden Circle by Evelyn Witter is 105 pages.

The Golden Circle

Evelyn Witter

The Golden Circle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Evelyn Witter

Illustrated by Larry Nolte

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

There’s a secret hidden deep within a family’s journey across the ocean—something stronger than sickness, hunger, or cold. Their love is a powerful magic that keeps them going through the darkest storms. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Family Historical Survival Adventure

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows a family aboard the Mayflower in 1620 as they face the harsh realities of sickness, hunger, and loss while striving to build a new life. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively portrays the challenges of early colonial life and the strength found in family bonds. Parents should note the depiction of death and hardship as part of the historical context.