What reading level is The well?

The well by Gene Kemp is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The well appropriate for?

The well is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The well?

The well is fiction — Rural children.

Does The well have any content warnings?

The well has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The well?

The well by Gene Kemp is 90 pages.

The well

Gene Kemp

The well

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gene Kemp

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The cool breeze carries the scent of blooming flowers and fresh earth as Annie steps outside her cozy home in a quiet English village. The gentle hum of daily village life surrounds her, but beneath the calm, big changes are on the horizon. Annie’s world is about to grow in ways she never imagined.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

Set in a peaceful English village before World War II, this story follows Annie Sutton’s everyday adventures with her family. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it gently explores themes of family life and growing up in a historical setting without intense conflict or mature content.