What reading level is The Star-Spangled Banner?

The Star-Spangled Banner by Tom Owens is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Star-Spangled Banner appropriate for?

The Star-Spangled Banner is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is The Star-Spangled Banner?

The Star-Spangled Banner is nonfiction — Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814.

Does The Star-Spangled Banner have any content warnings?

The Star-Spangled Banner has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). 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 Star-Spangled Banner?

The Star-Spangled Banner by Tom Owens is 48 pages.

The Star-Spangled Banner

Tom Owens

The Star-Spangled Banner

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Flag and Its Anthem

by Tom Owens

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know the Star-Spangled Banner was born from a real battle? When the bombs burst over Baltimore, a brave man named Francis Scott Key wrote words that would become America's anthem. Discover how this special song tells a story of courage that still matters today.

Themes

HistoryFlagsFamilyPatriotism

Quick Assessment

This early reader explores the origins of the Star-Spangled Banner, focusing on the Battle of Baltimore during the War of 1812 and the story of Francis Scott Key. Suitable for children ages 5-8, the book provides historical context in an accessible way, presenting both supporters and opponents of the anthem. It offers a gentle introduction to U.S. history without intense content.