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. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Little Colonel have any content warnings?

The Little Colonel has a HootRating of 12LE (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 Little Colonel?

The Little Colonel by Annie F. Johnston is 320 pages.

The Little Colonel

Annie F. Johnston

The Little Colonel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Maid of Honor (The Little Colonel Series)

by Annie F. Johnston

Illustrated by Etheldred B. Barry

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The scent of fresh cotton dresses floats through the warm summer air as the house buzzes with laughter and whispered secrets. Outside, moonlight dances on the river, and adventure waits in every shadowy corner of the woods. Amidst the joy of a grand wedding, friendships deepen and new feelings stir beneath the soft glow of twilight.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Romance Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in a charming, slower-paced era, this story follows Lloyd and her friends during a wedding house party filled with friendship, gentle romance, and lighthearted adventures. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it portrays themes of coming of age and social gatherings with no intense content, making it a wholesome classic for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level

Emotional Weight

Theme Richness

World Scope

Data Confidence

Pauline Francis

Level 4 Mild

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Details

Book Length

320 pages

ISBN: 9781565546264
Pages: 320
Publisher: Firebird Press
Published: May 20, 2000
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

ClassicsWedding AttendantsFarm LifeWeddingsChildrenUnited StatesCivil War1861-1865GrandparentsKentucky