West on the wagon train

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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West on the wagon train

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

After losing his father, Bill embarks on a daring journey westward with a wagon train, where he finds friendship and guidance from the legendary sharpshooter Wild Bill Hickok. Together, they face the challenges of the frontier, discovering courage and adventure along the way.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. 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

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

148 pages
32,043 words
3h 34m read-aloud
ISBN
0060291133
Pages
148
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
32,043
Read-Aloud
~3h 34m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917Childhood and YouthHickok, Wild Bill, 1837-1876Overland Journeys to the Pacific