A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper
by Kathy Wilmore
PowerKids Press 2000
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- daily life in colonial America
- community and service
- work and responsibility
- rules and governance
- economy and trade
- problem-solving
- history and culture
About this book
This short nonfiction book follows a typical day for an innkeeper in colonial Massachusetts. Readers see how the inn served as a hub for travelers and townspeople, the chores and skills the job required, and the rules and laws innkeepers had to follow. Clear text and period illustrations make colonial daily life easy to imagine. It’s a great fit for elementary and middle-grade students studying early American history.
Setting: colonial Massachusetts, 1700s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper right for my child?
Yes — A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include daily life in colonial America, community and service, work and responsibility.
How long does it take to read A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper takes around 7m to finish. The book has 1,100 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper?
A Day in the Life of a Colonial Innkeeper has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.