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Daniel M. Cohen

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Inspiring True Story of Tibor "Teddy" Rubin, Holocaust Survivor, Korean War Hero, and Medal of Honor Recipient

by Daniel M. Cohen

Reading Level 8 12IE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

What does it take to survive the darkest times and become a hero? Imagine facing the horrors of the Holocaust and then fighting bravely in the Korean War. How did one boy's courage and strength lead him to earn the highest honor, but what challenges did he still have to overcome?

Themes

BiographyJewish HistoryHolocaustComing of AgeCourageHistorical

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade biography tells the inspiring story of Tibor 'Teddy' Rubin, a Jewish child who survived the Holocaust and later became a decorated hero in the Korean War. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of survival, bravery, and historical hardship while providing important historical context. Parents should note the presence of Holocaust-related content, which is handled with care but may require discussion.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

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

Content Flags

Holocaust Content War Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

442 pages
ISBN
9780425279755
Pages
442
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

JewsJewish Children in the HolocaustHolocaust, JewishPersonal NarrativesHungarian JewsHolocaust SurvivorsKorean War, 1950-1953Jewish SoldiersPrisoners of WarMilitaryVeteransKorean WarHolocaustJews, BiographyJews, HungaryJewish ChildrenHolocaust, Jewish, Personal NarrativesKorean War, 1950-1953, Personal Narratives

People

Tibor Rubin (1929-2015)

Places

United StatesHungaryPásztó (Hungary)Pásztó