What reading level is Ultimate Field Trip #1?

Ultimate Field Trip #1 by Susan E. Goodman is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ultimate Field Trip #1 appropriate for?

Ultimate Field Trip #1 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Ultimate Field Trip #1?

Ultimate Field Trip #1 is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Ultimate Field Trip series.

Does Ultimate Field Trip #1 have any content warnings?

Ultimate Field Trip #1 has a HootRating of 11C (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 Ultimate Field Trip #1?

Ultimate Field Trip #1 by Susan E. Goodman is 48 pages (approximately 5,216 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Ultimate Field Trip #1

Susan E. Goodman

Ultimate Field Trip #1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan E. Goodman

Ultimate Field Trip

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

Join a group of curious middle schoolers as they embark on an exciting adventure deep into Peru's Amazon rain forest, discovering the wonders of nature and the secrets of this vibrant ecosystem firsthand. Their journey brings science to life through exploration, teamwork, and thrilling encounters with wildlife.

Themes

Science & Nature Adventure FriendshipEnvironmental Science & Ecology

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Ultimate Field Trip #1 11C

Ultimate Field Trip #1 is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 5,216 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ultimate Field Trip #1 works for readers up to grade 8.2.

Read aloud, Ultimate Field Trip #1 takes about 35 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Ultimate Field Trip #1 as 11C ("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, Ultimate Field Trip #1 explores science & nature, adventure, friendship, and environmental science & ecology — 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 science & nature, adventure, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Ultimate Field Trip 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.