What reading level is These is My Words?

These is My Words by Nancy Turner is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is These is My Words appropriate for?

These is My Words is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship.

What genre is These is My Words?

These is My Words is fiction — Fiction.

Does These is My Words have any content warnings?

These is My Words has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Poverty & Hardship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is These is My Words?

These is My Words by Nancy Turner is 400 pages (approximately 147,672 words).

These is My Words

Nancy Turner

These is My Words

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Turner

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Step into the challenging life of a determined pioneer woman navigating the hardships and adventures of territorial Arizona. Through her heartfelt diary entries, experience the courage, resilience, and spirit needed to survive and thrive in a rugged new world.

Themes

Coming of Age Historical Family Survival Adventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Physical Danger Poverty & Hardship

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

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Dennis B. Fradin

Level 4 Moderate

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Details

Book Length

400 pages

147,672 words

16h 24m read-aloud

ISBN: 0060987510
Pages: 400
Publisher: Harper Collins
Published: March 1, 1999
Type: Fiction
Word Count: 147,672
Read-Aloud: ~16h 24m
Text Density: Very Dense

Genres

Fiction