What reading level is Tom Swift and His Airship?

Tom Swift and His Airship by Howard Roger Garis is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Tom Swift and His Airship appropriate for?

Tom Swift and His Airship is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Tom Swift and His Airship?

Tom Swift and His Airship is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Tom Swift and His Airship have any content warnings?

Tom Swift and His Airship has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. 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 Swift and His Airship?

Tom Swift and His Airship by Howard Roger Garis is 186 pages.

Tom Swift and His Airship

Howard Roger Garis

Tom Swift and His Airship

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Howard Roger Garis

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Tom Swift races through the workshop, clutching a secret that could change everything. Outside, the Happy Harry gang is closing in, but Tom has bigger plans—his brand-new airship ready to soar. Suddenly, a shadow looms at the door—what will Tom do next?

Themes

Adventure Science & NatureTransportationAviationJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows young inventor Tom Swift as he faces challenges from a troublesome gang while working on his latest invention: an airship. The story combines themes of adventure, science fiction, and aviation, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note mild tension involving conflict with antagonistic characters but no intense violence.