To the frontier

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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To the frontier

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Adventures of Young Buffalo Bill

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

At just eight years old, Bill Cody faces a tough journey as his family leaves Iowa to start fresh in the unpredictable Kansas Territory. Along the way, he learns about courage and hope while navigating the challenges of frontier life. This tale brings history to life with adventure and heart.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include animal abandonment, bodily functions. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Animal Abandonment Bodily Functions
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

182 pages
38,583 words
4h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
0060291176
Pages
182
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,583
Read-Aloud
~4h 17m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917Childhood and YouthFrontier and Pioneer LifeKansas1854-1861