Davy Crockett (Great Tales)
Felicity Trotman
Davy Crockett (Great Tales)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Felicity Trotman
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Who was Davy Crockett, and what made him a true American hero? Imagine traveling back to the wild frontier, where danger and adventure lurk at every turn. What secrets will you uncover about this legendary frontiersman?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader biography introduces young children to the life and adventures of Davy Crockett, a famous American folk hero. Written with simple language suitable for grades 2.0 and ages 5-8, it supports history and multicultural studies, making it a great educational resource for beginning and reluctant readers. The content is gentle and appropriate for young children without any intense themes.
Why we rated Davy Crockett (Great Tales) 7C
Davy Crockett (Great Tales) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Davy Crockett (Great Tales) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Davy Crockett (Great Tales) as 7C ("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 (Great Tales) explores biography / autobiography, history, adventure, and multicultural — 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 / autobiography, history, 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
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
- 9780824981907
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Ideals Childrens Books
- Published
- January 1988
- Type
- Nonfiction