What reading level is Tom Holland?

Tom Holland by Nicole K. Orr is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tom Holland appropriate for?

Tom Holland is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10C (Clear).

What genre is Tom Holland?

Tom Holland is nonfiction — Motion picture actors and actresses. Part of the Beacon Biography series.

Does Tom Holland have any content warnings?

Tom Holland has a HootRating of 10C (Clear). 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 Tom Holland?

Tom Holland by Nicole K. Orr is 32 pages (approximately 3,379 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Tom Holland

Nicole K. Orr

Tom Holland

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nicole K. Orr

Beacon Biography

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

From playful backyard stunts to mastering martial arts and gymnastics, Tom Holland’s journey shows how a childhood dream can swing into reality. Watch as he transforms into the iconic Spider-Man, capturing hearts with his incredible dedication and charm. This inspiring tale celebrates hard work, passion, and the magic of becoming who you’re meant to be.

Themes

BiographyCelebrityPerseveranceFamily Sports

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Tom Holland 10C

Tom Holland is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 3,379 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tom Holland works for readers up to grade 7.7.

Read aloud, Tom Holland takes about 23 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Tom Holland as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Tom Holland explores biography, celebrity, perseverance, family, and sports — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about biography, celebrity, perseverance.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 10 more books in the Beacon Biography series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.