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Davy Crockett
Daniel E. Harmon
Davy Crockett
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Daniel E. Harmon
Famous Figures of the American Frontier
The text is written at a 7th 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
Journey through the exciting life of a legendary frontiersman and Tennessee Congressman whose bravery and adventures made him a true American hero. Experience the challenges and triumphs that shaped his path, leading to his unforgettable role at the Alamo. Discover the spirit of the frontier and the courage it takes to stand tall in history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Davy Crockett 12LP
Davy Crockett is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 7,960 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Davy Crockett works for readers up to grade 9.1.
Read aloud, Davy Crockett takes about 53 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Davy Crockett as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical.
Thematically, Davy Crockett explores historical, adventure, biography, and frontier and pioneer life — 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.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, biography.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there is one more book in the Famous Figures of the American Frontier series.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0791064816
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,960
- Read-Aloud
- ~53 min
- Text Density
- Light Text