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Ski soldier

A World War II Biography

by Louise Borden

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

From the moment Pete Seibert first slid down snowy hills on his mother’s wooden skis, he dreamed of a life on the slopes. As a young soldier in the 10th Mountain Division during World War II, Pete faced the harsh challenges of mountain warfare and a serious injury that threatened his future. Through courage and determination, he not only recovered but also transformed his passion into reality by creating the world-renowned Vail Ski Resort.

Representation & Themes

AdventureHistoricalSportsComing of AgeFamily

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

Physical Danger Illness & Injury War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781629796741
Pages
175
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,858

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Skis and skiingJuvenile literatureWorld War, 1939-1945World war, 1939-1945, biographyWorld war, 1939-1945, juvenile literature

People

Peter W. Seibert