Soldier athletes

Glenn Stout

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Soldier athletes

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

doing their duty

by Glenn Stout

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when your biggest game suddenly changes? Imagine being a star athlete who trades the cheering crowds for a soldier’s uniform, facing challenges far beyond the sports field. Four heroes made this choice, but what drove them to risk everything?

Themes

BiographySoldiersAthletesComing of AgePatriotism

Quick Assessment

This book introduces young readers to the stories of four professional athletes who left their sports careers to serve in the U.S. armed forces. It highlights themes of bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism in an age-appropriate way for early readers aged 5-8. The content is suitable for young children with no graphic descriptions of combat.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

99 pages
ISBN
9780547417295
Pages
99
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2011
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

SoldiersArmed ForcesAthletesSportsSoldiers, United StatesUnited States, Armed ForcesUnited StatesSportifsBiographies

Places

United States