St. Augustine

Frances E. Ruffin

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St. Augustine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances E. Ruffin

Places in American History

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the story of St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest European settlement in the United States. Explore its early history and the people who made this place special long ago. Perfect for young readers curious about history and adventure.

Themes

HistoryMulticulturalAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

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

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,092 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
0836864123
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,092
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Timucua IndiansFloridaSaint AugustineSpaniardsTo 1821