What reading level is Young Clara Barton?

Young Clara Barton by Susan Alcott is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Young Clara Barton appropriate for?

Young Clara Barton is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Young Clara Barton?

Young Clara Barton is nonfiction — Nurses.

Does Young Clara Barton have any content warnings?

Young Clara Barton has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Young Clara Barton

Susan Alcott

Young Clara Barton

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Battlefield Nurse

by Susan Alcott

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a hero in times of war? Imagine a young girl who grows up to care for soldiers in the fiercest battles of the Civil War. How did Clara Barton find the courage to change history forever?

Themes

Biography & AutobiographyHistoryComing of Age Social Justice Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography introduces readers to the early life of Clara Barton, the pioneering nurse who served on Civil War battlefields and founded the American Red Cross. Written for ages 9-12, it provides historical context and inspiration without graphic details, making it suitable for young readers interested in history and humanitarianism.