Cover of Flags of our fathers

Flags of our fathers

A Young People's Edition

by Bradley, James

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Unknown

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Discover the incredible story of six Marines whose bravery during the fierce battle of Iwo Jima helped shape history. Witness their courage as they face intense combat to raise the American flag, a moment that became a powerful symbol of hope and sacrifice during World War II. This gripping narrative honors the real heroes behind the famous photograph and reveals the true costs of war.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalFamilyCourageMilitary HistorySacrifice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Loss & Grief War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0440229200
Pages
211
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
49,551

Genres

Young Adult Nonfiction

Subjects

Rosenthal, Joe, -- 1911-2006 -- Juvenile literature.United States. -- Marine Corps -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945 -- Juvenile literature.Photographs -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.Marines -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945.World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns.PhotographsUnited StatesIwo Jima, Battle of, 1945Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945United States. Marine CorpsPhotographyCampaignsNonfictionWorld War, 1939-1945MarinesPictorial worksJuvenile literatureBiographyHistoryIwo Jima, Battle of (Japan : 1945) fast (OCoLC)fst00980908World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924Large type booksUnited states, marine corps, juvenile literatureWorld war, 1939-1945, juvenile literatureUnited states, marine corps, biographyWorld war, 1939-1945, pictorial worksSchlachtErlebnisberichtWorld war, 1939-1945, photography

People

Joe Rosenthal (1911-)Joe Rosenthal (1911-2006)John Henry Bradley (1923-1994)

Places

United States