Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives)
Isagani R. Medina
Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Isagani R. Medina
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Who was Andres Bonifacio, and why do so many people remember him as a hero? Imagine a time when the Philippines was fighting for freedom, and a brave young man stood up to make a difference. What challenges did he face, and how did his courage change history?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to Andres Bonifacio, a key figure in the Philippine Revolution. Written at a grade 2 reading level, it offers an accessible and age-appropriate overview of his life and contributions to Philippine history. The book is suitable for children ages 5-8 and contains no intense content.
Why we rated Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives) 7C
Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 31 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives) as 7C ("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, Andres Bonifacio by Isagani Medina (Great Lives) explores biography, history, philippine revolution, and heroism — 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 biography, history, philippine revolution.
- ✓ 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789716300055
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Tahanan Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction