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by Matthew K. Manning

EOD Soldiers

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Matty Giaconne finds comfort in creating lists that help him cope with being away from his family. But when a simple mission turns dangerous, he must rethink what truly matters most to him. This tale blends the challenges of a soldier's life with the innocence of childhood imagination.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, fear & anxiety, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

War & Conflict Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

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

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

41 pages
1,475 words
10m read-aloud
ISBN
9781496531100
Pages
41
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,475
Read-Aloud
~10 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

WarCartoons and ComicsSoldiers