What reading level is Yosemite?

Yosemite by Audra Wallace is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Yosemite appropriate for?

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

What genre is Yosemite?

Yosemite is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the True Book: National Parks series.

Does Yosemite have any content warnings?

Yosemite 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 Yosemite?

Yosemite by Audra Wallace is 48 pages (approximately 2,613 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Yosemite

Audra Wallace

Yosemite

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Audra Wallace

True Book: National Parks

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

Discover the breathtaking beauty and rich wonders of Yosemite National Park through an exciting journey filled with adventure and natural marvels. Explore towering cliffs, sparkling waterfalls, and the incredible wildlife that calls this special place home.

Themes

Science & Nature AdventureCalifornia

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 Yosemite 10C

Yosemite is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 2,613 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Yosemite works for readers up to grade 7.2.

Read aloud, Yosemite takes about 17 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Yosemite 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, Yosemite explores science & nature, adventure, and california — 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, california.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 5 more books in the True Book: National Parks 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.