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25 Women Who Dared to Go

Allison Lassieur

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25 Women Who Dared to Go

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Allison Lassieur

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

These 25 women changed the world by daring to dream big and act even bigger. They faced challenges that many thought impossible and still won—showing that courage can come in all shapes and sizes. Their stories prove that daring to be different can lead to amazing adventures and unforgettable achievements.

Themes

WomenBiographyJuvenile LiteratureComing of AgeHistory

Quick Assessment

This book introduces young readers to 25 remarkable women who showed bravery and determination in various fields, from exploration to leadership. Written at a grade 3 reading level, it is suitable for ages 5-8 and encourages early readers to appreciate historical and contemporary female role models. The content is uplifting and focuses on empowerment without any intense or sensitive themes.

Why we rated 25 Women Who Dared to Go 8C

25 Women Who Dared to Go is written at a Level 3 reading level across 65 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 25 Women Who Dared to Go works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate 25 Women Who Dared to Go as 8C ("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, 25 Women Who Dared to Go explores women, biography, juvenile literature, coming of age, and history — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about women, biography, juvenile literature.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

65 pages
ISBN
9781474762588
Pages
65
Publisher
Raintree Publishers
Published
2019
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Women, BiographyWomen