Davy Crockett
Aileen Wells Parks
Davy Crockett
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Young Rifleman
by Aileen Wells Parks
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Davy Crockett wasn’t just a legendary frontiersman; he was a kid with big dreams and even bigger adventures. From his early days in the wilderness to the challenges that shaped him, discover how a young boy became an American icon—and why his story still matters today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces young readers to the childhood and early life of Davy Crockett, the famous frontiersman and congressman. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book provides historical insights in an accessible way without intense content, making it a great educational read for middle-grade children interested in American history.
Why we rated Davy Crockett 9C
Davy Crockett is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 196 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Davy Crockett works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Davy Crockett as 9C ("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, Davy Crockett explores biography & autobiography, historical, and juvenile nonfiction — 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 biography & autobiography, historical, juvenile nonfiction.
- ✓ 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786120642
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- June 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction