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American Values

David M. Haugen

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American Values

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David M. Haugen

Reading Level 6 11MT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if you could hear all the different voices arguing about what really matters in America? Imagine exploring big questions about patriotism, culture, and the values that shape a nation. But can these ideas bring people together or pull them apart?

Themes

United StatesMoral ConditionsPatriotismCultural DiversityCritical Thinking

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book presents a balanced debate on American values, featuring expert opinions in a pro/con format that encourages critical thinking. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of patriotism, cultural diversity, and moral questions relevant to the United States. Parents should note that the book includes complex discussions that may prompt thoughtful conversations.

Why we rated American Values 11MT

American Values is written at a Level 6 reading level across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, American Values works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate American Values as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, American Values explores united states, moral conditions, patriotism, cultural diversity, and critical thinking — 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.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about united states, moral conditions, patriotism.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MT — Moderate — Thematic
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

208 pages
ISBN
9780737769456
Pages
208
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Published
2014
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

United States, Moral ConditionsUnited StatesSocial ValuesMoral ConditionsSocial IssuesValues & VirtuesSocial Science