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