Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition)
Horatio Alger, Jr.
Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
or The Fortunes of Jasper Kent
by Horatio Alger, Jr.
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know Frank hides a secret that could change everything? He's brave and determined, facing challenges that would make most kids run away. But that's only the beginning of his incredible story.
Quick Assessment
Frank and Fearless is a classic 19th-century juvenile fiction tale by Horatio Alger Jr. It follows a young protagonist overcoming obstacles through courage and perseverance. Suitable for middle to high school readers, the story contains timeless themes of bravery and self-reliance without intense content.
Why we rated Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition) 9C
Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 198 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition) 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, Frank and Fearless (Large Print Edition) explores adventure, coming of age, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, coming of age, friendship.
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.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781434632135
- Pages
- 198
- Publisher
- CreateSpace
- Published
- June 22, 2007
- Type
- Fiction