Green Mountain hero
Edgar Newman Jackson
Green Mountain hero
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edgar Newman Jackson
The text is written at a 4th 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
Solomon Story is more than just a kid—he's a true Green Mountain hero who stands strong when danger looms. Facing threats from wild frontiers and unexpected enemies, he proves courage can change history. Discover why Solomon’s bravery matters for the whole family and the future of Vermont.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in pre-Revolutionary Vermont, this middle-grade historical fiction follows Solomon Story and his family as they navigate the challenges of frontier life and support the Green Mountain Boys during turbulent times. The story offers young readers insight into early American history with themes of bravery and family resilience, suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of frontier dangers, including conflicts with Native Americans, is presented in a historically contextualized, age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Green Mountain hero 9LE
Green Mountain hero is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Green Mountain hero works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Green Mountain hero as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Green Mountain hero explores frontier life, historical fiction, family, courage, and american revolution — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about frontier life, historical fiction, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0933050615
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- New England Press
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction