What reading level is Daring Women of D-Day?

Daring Women of D-Day by Alessia Trunfio is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Daring Women of D-Day appropriate for?

Daring Women of D-Day is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags: War & Conflict, Physical Danger, Historical.

What genre is Daring Women of D-Day?

Daring Women of D-Day is nonfiction — History. Part of the Graphic Library; Women Warriors of World War II series.

Does Daring Women of D-Day have any content warnings?

Daring Women of D-Day has a HootRating of 9MP (Moderate — Physical). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Physical Danger, Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Daring Women of D-Day?

Daring Women of D-Day by Alessia Trunfio is 33 pages (approximately 2,307 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Daring Women of D-Day

Alessia Trunfio

Daring Women of D-Day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Bold Spies of World War II

by Alessia Trunfio

Graphic Library; Women Warriors of World War II

Reading Level 4-5 9MP Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Step into the thrilling world of World War II where courageous women risked everything to aid the Allied forces. These fearless agents worked undercover to support the French Resistance and disrupt enemy plans, playing a crucial role in the success of the D-Day invasion. Experience their daring missions and bravery through vivid, full-color illustrations that bring history to life.

Themes

HistoricalWorld historyAdventure Social JusticeFemale Empowerment

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, physical danger, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Daring Women of D-Day 9MP

Daring Women of D-Day is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 33 pages (approximately 2,307 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daring Women of D-Day works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, Daring Women of D-Day takes about 15 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Daring Women of D-Day as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: War & Conflict, Physical Danger, Historical.

Thematically, Daring Women of D-Day explores historical, world history, adventure, social justice, and female empowerment — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, world history, adventure.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the Graphic Library; Women Warriors of World War II series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.