Death of a Soldier/Rich Man, Poor Man

Philip Prowse

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Death of a Soldier/Rich Man, Poor Man

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Beginner Level (Heinemann Guided Readers)

by Philip Prowse

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Adam became a rich man with just one money order, but when he went to get his money, everything changed. The post office official didn’t give him a single penny, and suddenly, Adam felt poor all over again. What will Adam do when his luck turns upside down?

Themes

FriendshipFamilyEnglish Language LearningGeneral Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader story explores themes of money and trust through the experience of a young boy, Adam, who believes he has become rich but faces disappointment at the post office. Suitable for ages 5-8, it uses simple language ideal for early readers and includes audio-visual elements to support English language learning. Parents should note that the story gently addresses feelings of hope and frustration without any intense conflict.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

50 pages
ISBN
9780435272784
Pages
50
Publisher
Delta Systems
Published
November 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ELT Audio-visualELT Graded ReadersEnglish Language ReadersChildren's Audio4-8