David Farragut
Bruce Adelson
David Farragut
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Union Admiral
by Bruce Adelson
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
The salty breeze fills your nose as the mighty ships creak and splash in the harbor. Imagine standing on deck with David Farragut, hearing the thunder of cannons and feeling the rush of the sea beneath your feet. His courage changed the course of history, but the real adventure lies in the heart behind the uniform.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to David Farragut, a significant figure in American naval history. The book highlights his achievements and the unique honor of becoming the first full admiral in the U.S. Navy, using accessible language appropriate for ages 5-8. It provides an engaging introduction to historical figures without intense content or complex themes.
Why we rated David Farragut 8C
David Farragut is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, David Farragut works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate David Farragut 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, David Farragut explores biography, historical, and adventure — 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, historical, adventure.
- ✓ 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 — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780791064160
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction