What reading level is The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel by Annie F. Johnston is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Little Colonel appropriate for?

The Little Colonel is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change.

What genre is The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel is fiction — Families.

Does The Little Colonel have any content warnings?

The Little Colonel has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel by Annie F. Johnston is 346 pages.

The Little Colonel

Annie F. Johnston

The Little Colonel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Library Edition

by Annie F. Johnston

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 scent of fresh hay fills the warm Kentucky air as a little girl's laughter echoes across the farm. With dirt-smudged hands and a brave heart, she brings hope and healing to a family torn apart by the past. Her courage is the gentle thread weaving them back together.

Themes

FamilyMultigenerationalFarm Life & Ranch LifeJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Set on a Kentucky farm after the Civil War, this middle-grade novel follows a spirited young girl who helps reunite her fractured family. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers themes of family, resilience, and healing with gentle exploration of post-war life. Parents should note the historical context of the Civil War and its impact on families.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Family Change

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

346 pages

ISBN: 9780786144389
Pages: 346
Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks
Published: January 2006
Type: Fiction

Genres

Families

Subjects

FamilyMultigenerationalChildren's Audio9-12LifestylesFarm Life & Ranch LifeHistoricalUnited States19th CenturyChildren's AudiobooksFarm LifeGrandfathersKentucky