Edgar Rice Burroughs
William J. Boerst
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Pioneer Investigative Reporter
by William J. Boerst
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
The rustle of jungle leaves and the call of exotic animals fill the air as you step into the wild adventures sparked by Edgar Rice Burroughs' imagination. Feel the thrill of exploring unknown lands and meeting daring heroes like Tarzan, whose stories leap off the page. These tales remind us that courage and curiosity can lead to unforgettable journeys.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade biography introduces readers to Edgar Rice Burroughs, the creator of iconic adventure stories like Tarzan. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores his life and the exciting worlds he built through fiction. Parents should know it provides an engaging look at literary history without intense content, making it a great choice for young readers interested in adventure and authorship.
Why we rated Edgar Rice Burroughs 9C
Edgar Rice Burroughs is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Edgar Rice Burroughs works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Edgar Rice Burroughs 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, Edgar Rice Burroughs explores adventure, biography, historical, and family — 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 adventure, biography, historical.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient 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
- 1883846560
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- First Biographies
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction