Cover of Sir Walter Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh

by Nancy Ward

In the Footsteps of Explorers

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

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.

Representation & Themes

ExplorationHistorical BiographyAdventureComing of AgeRoyal CourtColonization

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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Details

ISBN
0778724603
Publisher
New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,249

Genres

America

Subjects

Raleigh, Walter, Sir, 1552?-1618 -- Juvenile literature.Explorers -- Great Britain -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Great Britain -- Court and courtiers -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.America -- Discovery and exploration -- Juvenile literature.