What reading level is Wyatt Earp?

Wyatt Earp by William L. Urban is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Wyatt Earp?

Wyatt Earp is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.

How many pages is Wyatt Earp?

Wyatt Earp by William L. Urban is 112 pages (approximately 12,396 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Wyatt Earp

William L. Urban

Wyatt Earp

Q: What age is Wyatt Earp appropriate for?

Wyatt Earp is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags: Physical Danger, Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Use, Domestic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief.

Q: Does Wyatt Earp have any content warnings?

Wyatt Earp has a HootRating of 12IE (Intense — Emotional). Content flags include: Physical Danger, Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Use, Domestic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William L. Urban

Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books

Reading Level 8-9 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Explore the adventurous life of Wyatt Earp, a legendary lawman of the American West, as he navigates the challenges of frontier justice and famous showdowns. Witness the courage and struggles behind his rise from a young man to a figure known for bravery and determination in a wild and often dangerous time. This gripping tale captures the realities of life in the Old West with vivid moments of action and history.

Themes

Historical Adventure Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, violence, alcohol abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Wyatt Earp 12IE

Wyatt Earp is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 112 pages (approximately 12,396 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wyatt Earp works for readers up to grade 10.4.

Read aloud, Wyatt Earp runs about 1.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Wyatt Earp as 12IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Intense" range — intense conflict including peril, frightening scenes, or emotionally heavy themes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Physical Danger, Violence, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Use, Domestic Violence, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief.

Thematically, Wyatt Earp explores historical, adventure, family, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, family.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Sensitive readers who get overwhelmed by intense conflict or scary scenes.
! Children younger than 9-12 — the content intensity is above what most younger kids can process comfortably.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.