Secret Soldiers

Paul B. Janeczko

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Secret Soldiers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How the U.S. Twenty-Third Special Troops Fooled the Nazis

by Paul B. Janeczko

Reading Level 9-10 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 11+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Discover the incredible story of a secret World War II unit that used creativity and clever tricks to fool the enemy. Actors, artists, and sound experts teamed up to create fake tanks, sounds, and scenes that helped the Allies win crucial battles across Europe. Experience their daring missions, filled with suspense and bravery, as they outsmarted the Nazis in ways no one expected.

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictAdventureFriendshipCourageCreativityComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include amputation, breathing difficulties, broken bone. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Amputation Breathing Difficulties Broken Bone Injury Unconsciousness Death of Major Character Family Member Death War & Conflict Sudden Loud Noises
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
8
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

305 pages
57,138 words
6h 21m read-aloud
ISBN
9780763681531
Pages
305
Publisher
Candlewick
Published
2019
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
57,138
Read-Aloud
~6h 21m
Text Density
Standard

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