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: Divorce & Family Change, Fear & Anxiety.

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: Divorce & Family Change, Fear & Anxiety. 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 sharp crack of boots on the wooden porch echoes through the warm Kentucky air, carrying stories of old family secrets and hard hearts. A little girl with a fiery spirit and a stubborn stomp meets a grumpy old man who hasn’t smiled in years. Could the smallest footsteps be the loudest call for love and forgiveness?

Themes

Family Coming of Age MulticulturalJuvenile FictionFarm Life & Ranch Life

Quick Assessment

Set in rural Kentucky, this middle-grade novel explores themes of family division and reconciliation through the story of a tough old man and his spirited granddaughter. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses complex emotions like estrangement and forgiveness in an accessible way. Parents should note the book touches on family conflict and hardship but resolves with a hopeful message.