What reading level is The well?

The well by Mildred D. Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The well appropriate for?

The well is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Torture, Mutilation, Excessive Gore, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The well?

The well is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The well have any content warnings?

The well has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Torture, Mutilation, Excessive Gore, Fear & Anxiety. 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 Mildred D. Taylor is 92 pages (approximately 18,860 words).

The well

Mildred D. Taylor

The well

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

David's story

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Set in the early 1900s South, a young boy faces the harsh realities of racial tension as his family bravely shares their precious well water with neighbors of all races. Amidst growing dangers, courage and kindness are tested in a community on the brink of conflict.

Themes

MulticulturalRace relationsFamily Social Justice Historical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include physical danger, graphic violence, torture. Written for readers ages 9-12.