What reading level is The Oregon Trail?

The Oregon Trail by Laura K. Murray is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Oregon Trail appropriate for?

The Oregon Trail is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Death of a Child, Death of a Parent, Drowning, Animal Death, Physical Danger.

What genre is The Oregon Trail?

The Oregon Trail is nonfiction — Children's books. Part of the Core Library; Wild West series.

Does The Oregon Trail have any content warnings?

The Oregon Trail has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Death of a Child, Death of a Parent, Drowning, Animal Death, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Oregon Trail?

The Oregon Trail by Laura K. Murray is 48 pages (approximately 3,446 words).

The Oregon Trail

Laura K. Murray

The Oregon Trail

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laura K. Murray

Core Library; Wild West

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Journey back to the 1800s and experience the challenges and adventures of pioneers traveling the Oregon Trail. Discover how families faced dangers like rivers, wild animals, and loss while forging new lives in the American West. This vivid tale brings history to life with stories of courage and survival on the frontier.

Themes

PioneersOverland journeys to the PacificFrontier and pioneer lifeSurvival Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include death of a child, death of a parent, drowning. Written for readers ages 9-12.