The long way west

Hershell H. Nixon

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The long way west

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hershell H. Nixon

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Seventeen-year-old George Wend embarks on a daring journey from Philadelphia to the wilds of Oregon during the 1800s. Along the way, he faces the challenges of frontier life and discovers what it truly means to be an adventurer. Experience the excitement and hardships of the American West through George's eyes.

Themes

AdventureFrontier and pioneer lifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

174 pages
41,802 words
4h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
0896725081
Pages
174
Publisher
Texas Tech University Press
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,802
Read-Aloud
~4h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Adventure and AdventurersFrontier and Pioneer LifeWest