Ski soldier

Louise Borden

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Ski soldier

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A World War II Biography

by Louise Borden

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner Rich Discussion

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, illness & injury, war & conflict. 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

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

175 pages
11,858 words
1h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9781629796741
Pages
175
Publisher
Astra Publishing House
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
11,858
Read-Aloud
~1h 19m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Skis and SkiingWorld War, 1939-1945World War, 1939-1945, BiographyWorld War1939-1945

People

Peter W. Seibert