What reading level is The Young Landlords?

The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Young Landlords appropriate for?

The Young Landlords is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Young Landlords?

The Young Landlords is fiction — Harlem (New York, N.Y.).

Does The Young Landlords have any content warnings?

The Young Landlords has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Young Landlords?

The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers is 197 pages.

The Young Landlords

Walter Dean Myers

The Young Landlords

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Walter Dean Myers

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

These five friends aren’t just hanging out—they’re running a neighborhood! They become landlords and take charge to make Harlem a place everyone loves. It’s proof that when kids step up, they can change the world around them.

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age Family Social JusticeUrban Life

Quick Assessment

This novel follows five friends who become landlords in Harlem and work together to improve their community. Suitable for teens, it explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and urban life, providing a realistic look at young people taking initiative in their environment. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for younger teens and middle school readers.