What reading level is The Last of the Breed?

The Last of the Breed by Alexander Steele is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Last of the Breed appropriate for?

The Last of the Breed is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Last of the Breed?

The Last of the Breed is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Last of the Breed have any content warnings?

The Last of the Breed has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Last of the Breed?

The Last of the Breed by Alexander Steele is 163 pages.

The Last of the Breed

Alexander Steele

The Last of the Breed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alexander Steele

Illustrated by Don Punchatz

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The crunch of leaves underfoot and the fresh scent of pine fill the air as Wishbone and his friends race through the park. They’re determined to save their special place from a bulldozer’s roar and rubble. As Wishbone imagines himself as Hawkeye, the brave scout, the battle between nature and city grows louder in his heart.

Themes

Animals - DogsFriendship AdventureNatureCultural Heritage

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Wishbone and his friends as they try to protect their local park from development. Through Wishbone’s imaginative connection to Hawkeye from The Last of the Mohicans, the story explores themes of nature conservation and cultural history. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers gentle conflict appropriate for this age group without intense violence or mature themes.