Jericho's Journey
Lodestar Books 1993
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- courage
- survival
- perseverance
- responsibility
- family and belonging
- frontier life
- self-reliance
- coming of age
About this book
Set on the American frontier, Jericho’s Journey follows a determined young teen who must travel across rough country to complete an urgent mission and find where he belongs. Along the way he faces storms, scarce supplies, and dangerous encounters that test his courage and judgment. G. Clifton Wisler’s lean, fast-paced writing brings the West to life while highlighting responsibility, grit, and heart. A great pick for readers who enjoy adventure, history, and coming-of-age stories without heavy violence.
Setting: American West on the cattle trails, post–Civil War era
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jericho's Journey right for my child?
Yes — Jericho's Journey is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.3, 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 courage, survival, perseverance.
How long does it take to read Jericho's Journey?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Jericho's Journey takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 31,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Jericho's Journey have an AR quiz?
Yes — Jericho's Journey has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Jericho's Journey?
Jericho's Journey has an AR reading level of 5.3, 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.