Hugh Glass, mountain man

Robert M. McClung

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Hugh Glass, mountain man

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert M. McClung

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Experience the gripping tale of Hugh Glass, a daring fur trapper who faces unimaginable challenges after a fierce grizzly bear attack in the wild frontier. His journey of survival and resilience unfolds against the rugged backdrop of the Old West, where courage and determination are his only allies. Follow Hugh's epic struggle to overcome nature's harshest trials and reclaim his place in a world of danger and adventure.

Themes

SurvivalAdventureFrontier and pioneer lifeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, survival. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Survival
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
5

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Details

Book Length

166 pages
ISBN
0688080928
Pages
166
Publisher
Morrow Junior Books
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Glass, Hugh, Ca. 1780-ca. 1833SurvivalFrontier and Pioneer LifeWestSports

People

Hugh Glass (ca. 1780-ca. 1833)Hugh Glass (ca. 1780-1833)

Places

West (U.S.)