Gladiators

William Caper

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Gladiators

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Guide to the Deadly Warriors

by William Caper

Velocity; History's Greatest Warriors (Capstone Press)

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Step into the thrilling world of Roman gladiators and discover what life was really like for these ancient warriors. Learn about their intense training, the battles they faced, and how they fit into Roman society before their legendary role faded away. Explore how gladiators continue to capture imaginations even today.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
4,616 words
31m read-aloud
ISBN
9781429666022
Pages
48
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,616
Read-Aloud
~31 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

GladiatorsAthletes