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Davy Crockett at the Alamo

Jean Little

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Davy Crockett at the Alamo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could walk in the boots of a real hero from long ago? Imagine growing up on the wild frontier, becoming a brave soldier, and standing strong in the face of danger at the Alamo. What challenges will Davy Crockett face as his story unfolds?

Themes

HistoricalAdventureFrontier and Pioneer LifeComing of AgeHeroism

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book introduces young readers to the life of Davy Crockett, from his childhood in Tennessee to his role as a soldier and politician, culminating in his legendary stand at the Alamo. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, it offers an accessible look at frontier life and American history with simplified language and themes. There is some depiction of conflict related to the siege at the Alamo, presented in an age-appropriate manner.

Why we rated Davy Crockett at the Alamo 8LE

Davy Crockett at the Alamo is written at a Level 3 reading level across 74 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Davy Crockett at the Alamo works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Davy Crockett at the Alamo as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Davy Crockett at the Alamo explores historical, adventure, frontier and pioneer life, coming of age, 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 historical, adventure, frontier and pioneer life.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

74 pages
ISBN
1562820095
Pages
74
Publisher
Random House Disney
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Alalmo (San Antonio, TX)

Subjects

Crockett, Davy, 1786-1836AlamoSiege, 1836Frontier and Pioneer LifeSiege of The Alamofastfst01910462

People

Davy Crockett (1786-1836)