Sir Walter Raleigh

Nancy Ward

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Sir Walter Raleigh

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nancy Ward

In the Footsteps of Explorers

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Step back in time to follow Sir Walter Raleigh's daring adventures as he sets out to discover and claim new lands for England. Witness his bold attempts to establish a colony in Virginia, his quest for the legendary El Dorado, and the challenges that lead to his fall from favor and tragic fate. This captivating tale brings to life the thrilling world of exploration and the high stakes of royal ambition.

Themes

ExplorationHistorical BiographyAdventureComing of AgeRoyal CourtColonization

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, historical conflict, 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

Loss & Grief Historical Conflict Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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4,249 words
28m read-aloud
ISBN
0778724603
Publisher
New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,249
Read-Aloud
~28 min

Genres

Subjects

Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618ExplorersGreat BritainCourt and CourtiersAmericaDiscovery and Exploration