Sam Houston Is My Hero (Chaparral Book for Young Readers,)

Judy Alter

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Sam Houston Is My Hero (Chaparral Book for Young Readers,)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judy Alter

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

What would you do if your family needed a hero? Twelve-year-old Sarah is on a brave mission across wild Texas, hoping to rally friends for Sam Houston against the fierce General Santa Anna. But can one girl really change the course of history?

Themes

HistoricalAdventureComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows a twelve-year-old girl’s courageous journey through Texas during the 1836 Texas Revolution, as she seeks to gather support for Sam Houston. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers an engaging look at history with themes of bravery and determination, featuring mild tension appropriate for middle-grade readers.

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
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
9780875652771
Pages
140
Publisher
TCU Press
Published
July 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Historical FictionTexasSan Jacinto, Battle Of, Tex., 1836HistoricalUnited States19th CenturyFrontier and Pioneer LifeHeroesRevolution, 1835-1836Houston