Flags of our fathers

Bradley, James

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Flags of our fathers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bradley, James

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Experience the intense struggle and bravery of soldiers during one of World War II's fiercest battles. Follow the courageous men who became symbols of hope as they raised the flag on Iwo Jima, capturing a moment that changed history forever. This gripping narrative reveals the human stories behind the iconic image and the sacrifices made in the heat of war.

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictBiographyCourageSacrifice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, physical danger, realistic violence. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

376 pages
117,916 words
13h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
0553111337
Pages
376
Publisher
Bantam
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
117,916
Read-Aloud
~13h 6m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Bradley, John Henry,1923-1994Rosenthal, Joe,1911-United StatesMarine CorpsIwo Jima, Battle Of, 1945Photographs20th CenturyWorld War, 1939-1945PhotographyMarinesIwo Jima, Battle Of, Japan, 1945United States. Marine CorpsCampaignsNonfictionIwo Jima, Battle Offastfst00980908World Warfastfst01180924Large Type BooksWorld War1939-1945United 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